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02.05.2025
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Social Work Assistant, Leicestershire
Pay rate to £18.54 per hour
Vitalis is recruiting an experienced Social Work Assistant for a First Response Team in Leicestershire.
The First Response, Screening team handles safeguarding concerns, assesses risks, and shares information when reports of abuse or neglect are made. Could you be part of this outstanding team, assisting social workers and collaborating with professionals from children’s social care, targeted family help, police, health, and other agencies to support vulnerable children?
We seek committed and collaborative individuals eager to make a real difference. This role offers an exciting, challenging opportunity in a fast-paced, modern environment where you can develop your skills. Your work will be crucial in preventing abuse, ensuring the safety of vulnerable children, and providing timely support to families.
You will play a vital role in screening, handling telephone calls and emails related to Children’s Social Care, and managing urgent referrals to the police. You will be supervised by qualified social work staff monthly and be part of a social work POD, benefiting from reflective and developmental monthly meetings.
Candidates should be adaptable, able to work well under pressure both independently and in a team, and capable of meeting tight deadlines. Excellent communication skills and a sensitive, inquisitive approach when engaging with professionals and the public are essential.
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing, and SEND
* At Vitalis, we’re dedicated to making your career journey seamless and rewarding. We support you every step of the way:
* Dedicated Consultant – Access to a specialist who knows the market well, has UK-wide connections, and provides tailored career advice and support.
* Hassle-Free Registration – Our simple online process gets you started quickly.
* Exclusive Incentives – Referral schemes, bonuses, and other perks.
* Compliance Simplified – We handle ongoing compliance requirements so you can focus on your career.
* Fast, Reliable Payroll – Prompt and consistent payments.
Whether you’re a qualified social worker or interested in housing or SEND roles, we have opportunities you'll want to explore.
If this role isn’t a perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a broad range of public sector specialties, including:
* Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
* Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
* Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
* Looked After Children (LAC)
* Children’s Social Work
* Adult Social Work
* Service Manager
* Head of Service
* Team Manager
* Assistant Team Manager
* Various housing roles
* Careers in SEND within local authorities
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Contact me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Reach out at or call 07521053670 for more information.
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