CASP Front Door Social Worker - 24/7 Rota, Leicester City (UK)
CASP Front Door Social Worker - 24/7 Rota, Leicester City (UK).
Join CASP (Children's Assessment Support & Prevention Services) at Leicester City Council as a Level 3 Children's Social Worker (G9). This is an interim/locum opportunity in the Front Door service where you'll use your referral-taking, child protection, and safeguarding expertise to deliver swift, high-quality decisions for children and families.
The role at a glance
- Service: CASP Front Door (Children's Assessment, Support & Prevention)
- Location: 93 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1HA
- Contract: Interim, Mon 24 Nov 2025 - Fri 27 Feb 2026
- Rates: £36-£38 per hour (Umbrella)
- Rota: 4 days on / 3 days off (24/7 service)
- Weekend working: 1 in every 3 weekends
Shift patterns
Mon-Fri:
- 10:00-20:00
- 15:00-23:00
- 23:00-08:30
Weekend:
- 09:00-19:00
- 12:00-23:00
- 21:00-09:00
What you'll do
- Triage and manage Front Door referrals, ensuring timely thresholds and proportionate decision-making.
- Undertake duty and assessment activity for immediate risk and child protection concerns.
- Liaise with partners to coordinate safeguarding responses and progression to appropriate pathways.
- Maintain clear, defensible records aligned to children's social care legislation and local procedures.
What you'll need
- Proven Front Door/Referral & Assessment experience within Children's Services.
- Strong Child Protection practice and confident application of legislation/guidance (e.g., Children Act, Working Together).
- SWE registration, enhanced DBS, Right to Work in the UK, and recent, relevant references.
- Flexibility to work a 24/7 shift rota, including nights and 1-in-3 weekends.
Why this role?
You'll make fast, impactful decisions at the point of first contact, keeping children safe while working with an experienced, supportive team. Ideal for a proactive Children's Social Worker who thrives in Front Door, duty, and safeguarding environments.
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For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7
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