Duty Social Worker

V49110809

£39 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

St Helens, Merseyside

Social Care

Posted 5 days ago

Expires In 24 Days

Job Description

πŸ”· Duty Social Worker – Children’s Services (Agency)

πŸ“ Location: St Helens
πŸ’Ό Contract: Agency / Locum
πŸ’° Rate: Β£39 per hour
πŸ•’ Full-Time | Duty 1 week in 4

Make an Impact at the Front Door of Children’s Services St Helens is looking for an experienced Duty Social Worker to join their team on an agency basis. This is a key role working at the frontline of safeguarding, where your decisions and interventions will have an immediate and meaningful impact on children and families.

About the Role
  • Work within a duty and assessment function, responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns
    • Undertake timely assessments to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
    • Manage a caseload of approximately 23, allowing for focused and effective practice
    • Participate in a duty rota (1 week in every 4), ensuring a balanced workload
    • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to make informed safeguarding decisions
    • Produce high-quality assessments and plans in line with statutory requirements

Why This Role?
βœ… Competitive Β£39 per hour rate
βœ… Structured duty rota – only 1 in 4 weeks on duty
βœ… Manageable caseloads (23)
βœ… Supportive team environment
βœ… Opportunity to work in a well-established local authority

About You βœ” Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
βœ” Strong experience in duty, assessment, or safeguarding teams
βœ” Confident in risk assessment and decision-making
βœ” Skilled at working in a fast-paced frontline environment
βœ” Excellent communication and report writing skills

πŸš€ Ready to step into a pivotal frontline role and make an immediate difference?
Apply now or get in touch today to secure your next contract.