Join a Busy Frontline Duty Team in Cannock

Looking for your next locum role in Children's Services?
We're recruiting experienced Social Workers to join a fast-paced Duty Team in Cannock, managing new referrals and safeguarding children at the point they need support most.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing new referrals
  • Completing Section 47 enquiries
  • Undertaking initial visits
  • Completing Child & Family Assessments
  • Delivering direct intervention during assessment periods
  • Working closely with partner agencies to safeguard children

Pay Rates (MOU Aligned)

πŸ’· Band 1 Social Worker - Β£28.55ph
ASYE + 2 years' experience
πŸ’· Band 2 Senior Social Worker - Β£30.57ph
ASYE + 3 years' experience
πŸ’· Advanced Practitioner / Senior Practitioner / ATM - Β£33.30ph
Caseload responsibility plus supervision, mentoring or practice development duties

What's on Offer?

βœ… Hybrid working
βœ… Free on-site parking
βœ… Regular supervision and training
βœ… Discounts platform
βœ… Part-time, compressed hours and 4-day weeks considered

Why Work With Davina at Caritas?

  • 23 years' recruitment experience
  • Honest advice and clear communication
  • Real insight into teams, culture and caseloads
  • No pressure, no sales pitch - just straightforward support
Interested? Let's have a confidential conversation.
Davina Cripps
πŸ“ž 07385 031109
πŸ“§ [email protected]

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Β£28.55 - Β£33.30
Per hour
GBP28.55 - GBP33.30 per hour + expenses
Added 20/07/2026
Reference: DC1109210726AM_1784566947

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