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 offer 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 are 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
To apply for the post, you must meet the following requirements:

• 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