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Qualified Social Worker, Child in Need Team

Vitalis
Posted 18 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE5 3TB

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Leicester City Council is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for their Child in Need Team, offering a pay rate of £38 per hour.
  • Candidates must have at least 3 years of post-qualifying permanent experience, particularly in court work and child protection.
  • The position is hybrid, with preferred in-office days on Tuesday and Wednesday, and a caseload of approximately 20 cases.
  • Locum staff can claim back parking expenses at designated locations near the office at Halford House, Charles Street, Leicester.
  • Vitalis provides dedicated consultancy support, hassle-free registration, and reliable payroll services to facilitate the career journey of social workers.
Qualified Social Worker, Child in Need TeamPay rate £38 per hour Contract roleVitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work within a Child in Need Team in Leicester City Council.Candidates must have 3 years perm post qualifying experience before being sent over to this role. Please make sure CVs state where a candidate was temp or perm in their experience.Need people with experience of doing court work and child protection as this is our most pressured area as over 50% of our workforce are newly qualified workers.Its hybrid working, we like teams in on a Tues and Weds but will be up to the Team manager if any other days.Caseload will be approx. 20.Locums park where all staff park in local car parks and claim back their parking expense.Office address is Halford House, Charles Street, Leicester.The cases will be in Leicester city unless of course he has cases where children are placed further afield but generally around the city.Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND
  • At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
  • Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
  • Hassle-Free Registration – Our easy online registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly.
  • Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.Compliance Simplified – Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career.
  • Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.
Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.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  or for more information.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.