Who You Are We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Families First Front Door Service on a temporary basis for up to 9 months to cover maternity leave. You will play a critical role in supporting the service's mission to provide effective safeguarding through a child-centered and collaborative approach. As a part of our team, your expertise will contribute to positively impacting the lives of children, young people, and families in Plymouth. What the Job Involves You will be working within a team that provides 24-hour response services, addressing concerns about children and young people. As a Social Worker on our team, you will help gather essential information about children and their families to guide decisions and ensure timely support. You will be part of a rota that includes weeknight and weekend shifts, with the added responsibility of the Emergency Duty Service outside regular hours to respond to urgent cases. Skills Experience in social work, particularly in child safeguarding Ability to make informed decisions and gather crucial information Strong communication and collaboration with partners Flexibility to work on a rotating schedule including on-call shifts Commitment to professional growth and learning opportunities