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Social Worker - Assessment Team
Employer
Shropshire Council
Location
The Guildhall
Salary
Grade 11, SCP 29 - 33, £41,177 - £45,529, £15k welcome payment agreed over two years (£7.5k upon joining and the further £7.5k at the beginning of year two).
Closing date
25 Oct 2026
Reference
shropshire/TP/282/307
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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Social work; Children - Qualified
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Annualised Hours
Hours
Full-Time
Job Details
Do you want to work for an Outstanding Local Authority, if yes then we want to hear from you. An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Assessment Team for a committed and passionate Qualified Social Worker (or those nearing completion of their qualification), in our:
- Assessment Team
Working in the assessment team is a dynamic and exciting opportunity. The position would appeal to a social worker who enjoys a varied caseload, enjoys engaging with families from the outset following referral into the service. Each day is different and working within the assessment team will give you a well rounded working experience, working with a range of families in need of help and support. Typically you will case hold for the duration of the assessment, with children then transferring to either the Case Management Team, Children Looked After Team, Court Team or stepping down into Early Help.
37 Hours and 52.14 Weeks per year.
NJC Grade 7 - Grade 11 Career Grade.
For further details please view the attached documents.
Attached documents
Person Specification.pdf Job Description.pdf Advert.pdf
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