Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Team

Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Wrexham, UK
Salary: £41.00 Per Hour (Umbrella)
Type: Full Time / Temporary

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a dedicated Assessment & Intervention Team within Children’s Services in Wrexham. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with experience in safeguarding, Section 47 enquiries, statutory assessments, and child protection work. Joining a supportive and collaborative service, you will play a key role in protecting children, supporting families, and delivering positive outcomes through effective assessment, intervention, and partnership working.

Perks and benefits

Competitive Rate: Benefit from a highly competitive hourly rate in line with the All Wales Pledge.

Supportive Team Environment: Join an experienced and collaborative service committed to delivering high-quality outcomes for children and families.

Structured Service Model: Benefit from a well-organized team approach that supports manageable workloads, effective safeguarding practice, and dedicated time to progress assessments and interventions.

Professional Development: Receive ongoing support, mentoring, and guidance from experienced practitioners and managers to further develop your skills and expertise.

Diverse Casework: Gain exposure to a varied caseload involving assessments, safeguarding, intervention planning, and partnership working.

Meaningful Practice: Make a genuine difference by supporting children, young people, and families through effective assessment and intervention.

What you will do

Manage an allocated caseload of children and families, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with statutory responsibilities, legislation, and best practice guidance.

Undertake Section 47 enquiries, safeguarding investigations, and comprehensive assessments to identify risks, strengths, needs, and appropriate support arrangements.

Develop and implement evidence-based care, support, and intervention plans that promote positive outcomes and safeguard children and young people.

Work directly with children, young people, families, and careers to assess needs, reduce risk, and support positive change.

Respond effectively to safeguarding concerns, crisis situations, and urgent referrals as part of a responsive assessment and intervention service.

Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and other partner agencies to deliver coordinated support and informed decision-making.

Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, care plans, and case recordings within required timescales.

Apply professional judgement and risk assessment skills to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

Promote positive outcomes by ensuring plans are evidence-based, regularly reviewed, and adapted to meet changing needs.

Essential Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Care Wales registration or eligibility to register.

Previous experience within Children’s Services, including safeguarding and statutory social work.

Experience undertaking Section 47 enquiries and comprehensive child and family assessments.

Strong assessment, report writing, care planning, and risk management skills.

Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced safeguarding environment.

Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures.

Understanding and acceptance of an Inside IR35 engagement.

Why Wrexham

Wrexham offers a rewarding and diverse social work environment with a strong commitment to safeguarding children and supporting families. Practitioners benefit from a collaborative culture, supportive management structure, and opportunities to develop professionally while making a meaningful impact within the local community. This is an excellent opportunity to join a service that values high-quality practice, professional development, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to join a dedicated Assessment & Intervention Team in Wrexham and take the next exciting step in your social work career with Ardent Social.