Position: Social Worker Team: MASH & Assessment Pay Rate: £38 per hour Location: Halford Street, Leicester Working Pattern: 2–3 days per week in the office rota-based 24/7 cover Leicester City Council are looking for an experienced Level 3 Social Worker to join their Front Door / MASH & Assessment Service. This is a fast-paced, high-volume team managing all incoming referrals to the local authority, as well as responding to out-of-hours issues as part of a structured rota. You will be working closely with partner agencies, screening referrals, gathering information quickly and making timely decisions to safeguard children. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established Front Door service with strong leadership and a supportive culture. What You Can Expect: Front Door / MASH environment dealing with all referrals into Children’s Services 24/7 rota system covering out-of-hours issues (phone-based decision making) 2–3 days per week office presence, with flexibility outside rota times Most work completed via phone, with occasional urgent visits in Leicester when on rota Supportive team structure with clear processes and strong multi-agency links Duties and Responsibilities: Screening and triaging all incoming referrals to ensure timely and appropriate responses Managing safeguarding concerns, assessing levels of risk and determining next steps Completing information gathering, checks, and multi-agency discussions Providing out-of-hours decision-making and guidance as part of the rota system Undertaking urgent visits locally when required (short notice response) Maintaining accurate case notes and complying with statutory guidance Working effectively with Police, Health, Education and wider partners to safeguard children Requirements: SWE Registration Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) Strong post-qualified experience within Front Door, MASH or Duty & Assessment Confident decision maker with excellent risk assessment skills Experience working within multi-agency safeguarding frameworks Ability to work as part of a rota system including out-of-hours cover Flexible, proactive and able to respond quickly when needed If you’re an experienced Social Worker with strong Front Door or MASH experience and you’re looking for a fast-paced, rewarding role with Leicester, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss the team, rota structure and next steps