https://jobs.co.uk/job/qualified-social-worker-first-response-team-leicestershire-council-vitalis--b98dda87-9caf-4d00-b13b-122716448153 RSS feed for Qualified Social Worker, First Response Team, Leicestershire Council at Vitalis. en-gb Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:34:33 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/qualified-social-worker-first-response-team-leicestershire-council-vitalis--b98dda87-9caf-4d00-b13b-122716448153 https://jobs.co.uk/job/qualified-social-worker-first-response-team-leicestershire-council-vitalis--b98dda87-9caf-4d00-b13b-122716448153 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:51:54 GMT Location: Leicestershire | Salary: 38.00-38.00 Hourly | Type: Contract | Qualified Social Worker, First Response Team, Leicestershire CouncilPay rate to £38 per hour Contract roleVitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a First Response Team in Leicestershire Council.The role involves screening contacts and referrals, analysing information, applying thresholds and making timely recommendations to ensure children and families receive the right response at the right time.Key Responsibilities Screen and triage contacts and referrals relating to children and young people. Gather and analyse information from families, professionals and partner agencies. Apply safeguarding thresholds and make clear, evidence-based recommendations. Record decisions, rationale and outcomes accurately and within timescales. Work effectively with Children''s Social Care, Targeted Family Help and multi-agency partners.Essential Requirements Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Recent experience in Children''s Social Care, ideally front door, MASH, screening, duty or assessment. Strong safeguarding knowledge and confidence in threshold decision-making. Ability to work at pace in a high-volume environment. Excellent recordi... Contract