Advanced Social Worker - Children's Front Door Exeter | £42p/h!
Exeter, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
Reference: DC1109260626AM_1782485531
Location: Exeter
Pay Rate: Up to £42 per hour (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Driving Requirement: Must hold a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
Allowance: £150 per week accommodation/commuter allowance (subject to eligibility)
Pay Rate: Up to £42 per hour (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
Driving Requirement: Must hold a valid UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
Allowance: £150 per week accommodation/commuter allowance (subject to eligibility)
🔎 About the Role
We are recruiting an Advanced Social Worker for the Children's Front Door Team (formerly MASH) in Exeter. This is a key position at the heart of safeguarding, offering the opportunity to influence decision-making, lead practice, and support effective multi-agency working to protect children and families.
This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner looking to step into a leadership-focused position within a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
✅ Key Responsibilities
- Work alongside Team Managers to maintain high standards of safeguarding practice
- Lead the Front Door function, supporting decision-making and ensuring timely interventions
- Triage and assess incoming contacts using the Level of Need Tool
- Allocate work and sign off contacts daily
- Provide guidance and oversight to Early Help Connectors
- Act as a key point of communication with multi-agency partners and stakeholders
✔️ Essential Criteria
- Minimum 3 years' permanent post-qualifying experience (PQE) in children's social work
- Social Work England registration
- Ability to work 3 days per week in the office
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and confident decision-making skills
🌟 Why This Role?
- Work at the frontline of safeguarding and early intervention
- Opportunity to lead practice and influence outcomes
- Competitive hourly rate + weekly allowance support
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
🤝 A Different Recruitment Experience (Davina & Caritas)
- 23 years' experience supporting Social Workers with honest, straightforward advice
- A calm, no-pressure approach focused on your long-term career fit
- Transparent communication with real insight into teams, culture and caseloads
- Backed by Caritas Recruitment, a trusted name with strong local authority partnerships
💬 Let's Talk
If you're interested-or know someone who might be-feel free to get in touch.
Referral bonus: £300 for successful recommendations.
Referral bonus: £300 for successful recommendations.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 07385 031109
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.