Children's Assessment Social Worker | North London Hybrid Role

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next challenge in a high-performing Assessment Team? Join a supportive and forward-thinking local authority near Edgware, North London, offering a flexible hybrid working model and a strong focus on professional development and manageable caseloads.\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact at the front door of children's services, working with families at the point of first intervention and ensuring children receive the right support at the right time.\n\n🌟 Why Apply?\n\nHybrid working - typically 1-2 days in the office\nStructured working pattern with a dedicated duty week every 4th week (office-based)\nCollaborative, well-supported Assessment Service\nOpportunities for career development and progression\nWork within a team committed to safeguarding and positive outcomes\n\n🔍 The Role\n\nAs a Children's Assessment Social Worker, you will:\n\nUndertake Section 17 & Section 47 assessments\nCarry out timely, high-quality child and family assessments\nManage a varied caseload within statutory timescales\nWork in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children\nContribute to effective decision-making at the point of referral\nParticipate in a duty rota, with every 4th week being a full duty week in the office\n\n✅ What We're Looking For\n\nTo be considered, you must have:\n\nA minimum of 3 years' permanent post-qualified experience within children's social care\nAt least 3 years' experience in an Assessment Team\nStrong knowledge of UK safeguarding procedures, legislation and frameworks\nExcellent assessment, communication, and risk management skills\nA recognised Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration\n\n📍 Location\n\nBased near Edgware, North London\nEasily accessible via public transport and local road networks\n\n🔑 SEO Keywords\n\nChildren's Social Worker jobs North London, Assessment Social Worker Edgware, Safeguarding Social Worker UK, Children's Services jobs London, Hybrid Social Work roles, Local Authority Social Worker vacancies, Assessment Team Social Worker jobs, Frontline Social Worker London\nIf you're ready to take on a rewarding role where your expertise truly matters, apply today and be part of a team making a difference every day.\n \nFor more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)\n\nCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy