CASP Front Door Social Worker - 24/7 Rota, Leicester City (UK).Join CASP (Children's Assessment Support & Prevention Services)... Read more
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 glanceService: CASP Front Door (Children's Assessment, Support & Prevention)Location: 93 Charles Street, Leicester, LE1 1HAContract: Interim, Mon 24 Nov 2025 - Fri 27 Feb 2026Rates: £36-£38 per hour (Umbrella)Rota: 4 days on / 3 days off (24/7 service)Weekend working: 1 in every 3 weekendsShift patternsMon-Fri:
10:00-20:0015:00-23:0023:00-08:30Weekend:
09:00-19:0012:00-23:0021:00-09:00What you'll doTriage 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 needProven 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.
Keywords woven for visibility: Children's Social Worker, Front Door, Referral & Assessment, Duty, Child Protection, Safeguarding, CASP, Leicester City Council, Interim, Locum, Level 3, G9, 24/7 shift rota, Leicester LE1.
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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