Social Worker - First Response Team - Leicestershire (P/T)

Social Worker - Children and Family Services (First Response Team) Part-Time Leicestershire County Council 38/hrContract Type: Part-Time / Agency Working Hours: 18 hours per week - Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (half day) Location: Leicestershire, UK Pay Rate: 38 per hour (umbrella)Role OverviewLeicestershire County Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join the Children and Family Services (CFS) First Response Team on a part-time basis. This is a high-impact role working within the front door service, providing rapid response to safeguarding concerns and protecting vulnerable children.This agency opportunity is ideal for social workers seeking a flexible part-time position while making a real difference to children and families in Leicestershire.Key ResponsibilitiesRespond promptly to child protection referrals and safeguarding concernsConduct assessments and investigations to determine risk and support needsWork collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard childrenPrepare high-quality reports and documentation for internal review and legal purposesProvide direct social work interventions, including child and family support plansParticipate in team meetings, case discussions, and supervision to ensure statutory complianceMaintain accurate and up-to-date case recordsEssential RequirementsSocial Work Qualification - Degree or equivalentMinimum 3 years'' post-qualifying experience in children''s servicesSocial Work England ..... full job details .....