Duty Social Worker

🔷 Duty Social Worker – Children’s Services (Agency)

📍 Location: St Helens
💼 Contract: Agency / Locum
💰 Rate: £39 per hour
🕒 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? ✅ Competitive £39 per hour rate
✅ Structured duty rota – only 1 in 4 weeks on duty
✅ Manageable caseloads (23)
✅ Supportive team environment
✅ Opportunity to work in a well-established local authority

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

🚀 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.