Qualified Social Worker, Emergency Duty Team
Pay rate to £44.21 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in an Emergency Duty Team in St Helens.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Duty Week: Every 4 weeks, the team covers all referrals and assessments for the locality. During this week, the successful candidate will be expected to complete Section 47 enquiries, respond to urgent referrals/visits, and carry out Child and Family Assessments.
2. Ongoing Casework: The role involves long-term work including Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), PLO, and court proceedings. Experience in CIN and CP is essential. PLO/court experience is desirable but not mandatory; support will be provided for those willing to learn.
3. Flexibility: Candidates with CIC experience are welcome, provided they are enthusiastic about transitioning into CP work and understand the differences in practice.
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing, and SEND
* Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist who knows the market and can provide tailored career advice.
* Hassle-Free Registration – Our simple registration process gets you started quickly.
* Exclusive Incentives – Referral schemes, bonuses, and other perks.
* Compliance Simplified – We handle ongoing compliance paperwork.
* Fast, Reliable Payroll – Prompt and consistent payment.
We recruit across various public sector roles, 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
* Housing roles
* SEND roles in local authorities
Contact me today at olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or call 07521053670 to explore these opportunities!
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