About this role
Job title: Social Worker – Referral and Assessment
Liquid Personnel are currently working exclusively alongside Rutland council to recruit for social workers to join their Referral and Assessment. This role is ideal for a qualified social worker who is looking for a new challenge within a very stable local authority. Rutland is a small local authority that offers a very supportive management structure, small manageable caseloads and a great work life balance to go alongside their GOOD Ofsted rating.
Duties of a Referral and Assessment social worker
- To participate in three weekly duty and contact and referral duty system
- Provide specialist duty cover when required
- Hold short term CiN plans and CP cases
- Attend team meetings and participate in team development
- Work closely with other professionals such as the police and healthcare
Benefits of the role Not only is Rutland an Ofsted rated Good authority but they also offer a large number of other benefits from generous annual leave entitlement to LA pension contributions as well as the following:
- Salary ranging from £30,000 - £40,000 plus a £3,000 market supplement
- Maximum caseload size of 8 cases
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive management structure
- Clear career pathway and CPD opportunities
- Free onsite parking
Key requirements for the role Current SWE registration and valid right to work in the UK Have completed your ASYE UK driving licence A passion to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families