Experienced Children's Social Worker - First Response

Leicestershire County Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in the UK is seeking an Experienced Children's Social Worker for its First Response Service. The role involves assessing and supporting children and families, ensuring their needs are met. Candidates should have a Professional Social Work Qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have experience in a childcare setting. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £44,711, along with additional benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension contribution of 18.5%

25-32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Welcome bonus of £3,250

Quality training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work Qualification required.
• Registration with Social Work England is necessary.
• Experience in a childcare setting is essential.
• Access to a vehicle is required.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children and families receive appropriate support through assessment.
• Work within Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub or Duty Assessment Service.
• Support manageable caseloads with reflective supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience working with children

Professional Social Work Qualification

Registration with Social Work England

Full driver’s license

Job description

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Experienced Children's Social Worker - First Response

Client: Leicestershire County Council

Location: United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0dc73497f15f

Job Views: 32

Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

Contract Type: Permanent

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Working hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Salary: Starting salary is £44,711 (Level one), rising to £47,754 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time). Includes a welcome bonus of £3,250.

We have an exciting opportunity for talented individuals to join our workforce. Working for Nottingham City Council offers competitive pay, great leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme. We foster an inclusive, innovative, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to excel.

We are seeking passionate individuals committed to making a difference in the lives of those in our city.

* Learn more about the benefits of working with Nottingham City Council.

About the Role

We recognize that finding your next social work position is an important career step. As a Social Worker in the First Response Service, you will work in either our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub or our Duty Assessment Service. Your role involves ensuring children and families receive appropriate support through strengths-based assessment.

What makes us a great place to work?

Joining our First Response Service provides the opportunity to work with an experienced team in a development-focused environment. We value support and reward staff, offering diverse challenges and the chance to work with a variety of colleagues, children, and families.

Our team describes working here as a life-changing experience, emphasizing our commitment to continuous improvement and support for our staff.

We are on a transformational journey to reshape our Children’s Integrated Services, guided by inclusivity and innovation, aiming for better outcomes for children and families.

Additional benefits include:

Supportive Culture: We support manageable caseloads and provide reflective supervision, prioritizing your resilience and well-being.

Development: We embed learning into practice with quality training and development opportunities. Our annual leave scheme is among the best for social workers, with 25-32 days plus bank holidays, and options to purchase extra leave.

Pensions: Our pension scheme offers 18.5%, significantly above the average employer contribution.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professional Social Work Qualification
• Registration with Social Work England
• Experience working with children in a childcare setting
• Full driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• Excellent communication skills for internal and multi-agency collaboration

An enhanced DBS check is required.

We promote inclusion and diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups.

Join Our Team!

Find the detailed job description on our website.

We support flexible working arrangements, including hybrid options. For more details, visit our applicants page.

For informal inquiries, contact Stacey Robinson via email.

Please apply promptly, as the vacancy may close early.

Interviews will be held: TBC