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Consultant Social Worker - Assessment Team

Sheldon Phillips
CompanySheldon Phillips
CategoryConsulting & Strategy
LocationLondon, South East England
Remote
EmploymentNot stated
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified9 Aug 2026
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Description
Consultant Social Worker – Assessment Team – London Location: London Borough of Merton Pay/Salary: Up to £57,402 + £4,500 Golden Hello Office Working: Hybrid Contract: Permanent We are currently working with the London Borough of Merton to find a Consultant Social Worker for their Assessment team in Children's Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Merton is looking for someone with solid experience to pick up a small caseload whilst supporting less experienced social workers. Duties • Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries • Conducting Initial Assessments • Working in a fast paced team • Participate in strategy meetings where necessary • Children and Family Assessments What you need • Social Work Qualification • Social Work England registration • Enhanced DBS (provided by us) • Experience in a Referral and Assessment or similar service Why use us? At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want. If you are interested in this Consultant Social Work role in the Assessment team in Merton, give Rhys Rafferty a call on 01635 226 350 or email [email protected] Referrals Do you know someone who would be ideal and interested in this role? Refer them to Sheldon Phillips, and if we successfully place them into a Permanent role, you receive a £500 Referral Bonus as a thank you. If you know any experienced social workers looking for their next opportunity, we’d love to hear from them. Terms and Conditions Apply.