Qualified Social Worker, First Response Team, Leicestershire Council
Vitalis · Leicestershire, Leicestershire
Qualified Social Worker, First Response Team, Leicestershire Council at Vitalis, based in Leicestershire, Leicestershire, paying £38.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £38.00 per hour
- Location
- Leicestershire, Leicestershire
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 28 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
About 27% above the going rate for local government
Reference OR-2822
About the role
Qualified Social Worker, First Response Team, Leicestershire Council
Pay rate to £38 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a First Response Team in Leicestershire Council.
The role involves screening contacts and referrals, analysing information, applying thresholds and making timely recommendations to ensure children and families receive the right response at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
· Screen and triage contacts and referrals relating to children and young people.
· Gather and analyse information from families, professionals and partner agencies.
· Apply safeguarding thresholds and make clear, evidence-based recommendations.
· Record decisions, rationale and outcomes accurately and within timescales.
· Work effectively with Children’s Social Care, Targeted Family Help and multi-agency partners.
Essential Requirements
· Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
· Recent experience in Children’s Social Care, ideally front door, MASH, screening, duty or assessment.
· Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence in threshold decision-making.
· Ability to work at pace in a high-volume environment.
· Excellent recording, analysis and communication skills.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on [email removed] or [phone removed] for more information.
Pay rate to £38 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a First Response Team in Leicestershire Council.
The role involves screening contacts and referrals, analysing information, applying thresholds and making timely recommendations to ensure children and families receive the right response at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
· Screen and triage contacts and referrals relating to children and young people.
· Gather and analyse information from families, professionals and partner agencies.
· Apply safeguarding thresholds and make clear, evidence-based recommendations.
· Record decisions, rationale and outcomes accurately and within timescales.
· Work effectively with Children’s Social Care, Targeted Family Help and multi-agency partners.
Essential Requirements
· Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
· Recent experience in Children’s Social Care, ideally front door, MASH, screening, duty or assessment.
· Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence in threshold decision-making.
· Ability to work at pace in a high-volume environment.
· Excellent recording, analysis and communication skills.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
- Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
- Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Looked After Children (LAC)
- Children’s Social Work
- Adult Social Work
- Service Manager
- Head of Service
- Team Manager
- Assistant Team Manager
- A wide range of housing roles
- Careers in SEND in local authorities
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on [email removed] or [phone removed] for more information.
Reference: OR-2822 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 28 Aug 2026 · Listed via Vitalis
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