Qualified Social Worker, Front Door Team, Leicester City Council

Pertemps; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in England seeks an experienced Qualified Social Worker for the Front Door Team. The role involves managing referrals to the local authority and handling out-of-hours issues on a rota basis. Candidates should be a level 3 social worker and able to handle visits at short notice in Leicester. This is a contract position offering £36-£38 per hour, with 2-3 days per week in the office. Interested candidates can reach out via email or phone for further information.

Qualifications

• Experienced, level 3 social worker.
• Ability to work in a front door team.
• Flexibility to manage visits at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Front Door Team within Leicester City Council.
• Handle referrals and out-of-hours issues.
• Work on a rota system covering 24/7.

Job description

Qualified Social Worker, Front Door Team, Leicester City Council

Pay rate: £36-£38 per hour

Contract role

Vitalis are hiring for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Front Door Team in Leicester City Council.

An experienced, level 3 social worker to work the front door and on a rota system that covers 24/7. The team deals with all referrals to the LA and out‑of‑hours issues.

2/3 days per week in the office but must be able to go out on visits at short notice in Leicester when on rota. Most of the work is via phone.

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

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