Social Worker Opportunity: Join Our First Response Children's Duty Team in Leicestershire County Council!
Are you a dynamic and resilient Social Worker ready to be at the front door of children's services, making immediate and crucial decisions to safeguard children? Leicestershire County Council is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our vital First Response Children's Duty Team.
Why Join Our First Response Team in Leicestershire?
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Competitive Pay: Earn a strong rate of £38.00 per hour.
Flexible Working: Benefit from flexible working hours to support your work-life balance in a demanding yet rewarding role.
Generous Referral Bonus: Know a great Social Worker? Refer a qualified candidate and receive a fantastic £300 referral bonus!
Dedicated Support: You'll have a dedicated consultant to assist you every step of the way.
Nationwide Opportunities: Gain access to a wide variety of social care jobs nationwide.
Seamless Onboarding: Our quick and easy registration process means less hassle and a faster start.
Professional Growth: Access to excellent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to enhance your crucial assessment and decision-making skills.
Compliance Made Easy: We provide a comprehensive DBS and compliance service for your peace of mind.
What We're Looking For:
A minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience as a social worker, with significant experience in front-line children's services, particularly in duty, referral, or assessment teams.
Current and valid Social Work England registration is essential.
Proven ability to undertake robust initial assessments, make critical threshold decisions under pressure, and manage immediate risks effectively.
Strong understanding of relevant legislation (e.g., Children Act 1989), statutory guidance, and local safeguarding procedures.
Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with children, families in crisis, and a range of multi-agency partners.
Please call me at 020-3878-3435 for more details or for any job openings
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