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🔎 About the Role✅ Key ResponsibilitiesWork alongside Team Managers to maintain high standards of safeguarding practiceLead the Front Door function, supporting decision-making and ensuring timely interventionsTriage and assess incoming contacts using the Level of Need ToolAllocate work and sign off contacts dailyProvide guidance and oversight to Early Help ConnectorsAct as a key point of communication with multi-agency partners and stakeholders✔️ Essential CriteriaMinimum 3 years' permanent post-qualifying experience (PQE) in children's social workSocial Work England registrationAbility to work 3 days per week in the officeStrong safeguarding knowledge and confident decision-making skills🌟 Why This Role?Work at the frontline of safeguarding and early interventionOpportunity to lead practice and influence outcomesCompetitive hourly rate + weekly allowance supportSupportive and collaborative team environment🤝 A Different Recruitment Experience (Davina & Caritas)23 years' experience supporting Social Workers with honest, straightforward adviceA calm, no-pressure approach focused on your long-term career fitTransparent communication with real insight into teams, culture and caseloadsBacked by Caritas Recruitment, a trusted name with strong local authority partnerships💬 Let's Talk

🔹 The RoleLead and support a team alongside the Team ManagerWork with children & families with complex needsMentor, coach and develop colleaguesDrive high-quality, evidence-based practice🔹 What You'll Need3+ years PQESocial Work England registrationExperience at Advanced/Senior levelStrong multi-agency working experienceFull UK driving licence & access to a car🔹 The OfferUp to £42 per hour (DOE)£150 weekly accommodation/commuter support (T&Cs apply)Hybrid working (1-2 office days required)Set working pattern: Wed (½ day), Thurs & FriWhy Work with Caritas?Competitive rates of payAccess to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwideCaritas app - access to live vacancies, online chat & payment informationDedicated one-to-one consultant supportPost-placement follow up meetingsSubsidised trainingRecommend a friend/colleague bonus scheme - £300DBS CheckCV writing service, interview technique coachingInterested?