Social Worker - Assessment Team in Ely, Cambridgeshire

Social Worker – Assessment Team
Location: Ely (East Cambridgeshire – hybrid working)
Pay Rate: PAYE £31.22 per hour | Umbrella £40.52 per hour (capped umbrella equivalent noted £39ph)
Contract Type: Temporary (Agency)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: 09:00 – 17:30
Start Date: 08 June 2026
End Date: 11 September 2026
Working Arrangement: Hybrid (2–3 days per week office-based)

Seven Resourcing is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join a fast-paced Children’s Assessment Team. The service is focused on delivering timely, high-quality assessments for children, young people, and families, ensuring effective safeguarding and positive outcomes.

This role involves working in a dynamic environment where cases progress quickly and multi-agency collaboration is central to decision-making and intervention planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake robust statutory assessments under Children’s Social Care frameworks
• Complete timely initial and core assessments for children and families
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police
• Identify safeguarding risks and ensure appropriate protection planning is in place
• Produce clear, analytical reports and maintain accurate case records
• Contribute to strategy discussions, meetings, and case conferences
• Manage a varied caseload with tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Ensure all interventions are child-focused and outcome-driven
• Support families to access appropriate services and early help interventions

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Significant experience within Children’s Social Care, ideally assessment or safeguarding teams
• Strong knowledge of statutory frameworks and child protection processes
• Ability to manage fast-paced caseloads and work under pressure
• Excellent assessment, report writing, and analytical skills
• Strong multi-agency working experience
• Commitment to delivering timely and high-quality social work practice

Working for Seven Resourcing:

Established in 2011, Seven Resourcing is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of temporary and ad-hoc professionals. Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot from 3000+ reviews, and with 20+ major awards behind us, we take pride in knowing we can find you the best possible rates and a role you can be proud of.

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