Duty Social Worker – Children’s Services
We’re working with a forward-thinking local authority in Scotland to recruit an experienced Duty Social Worker to join their Children’s Services team based in Dalkeith.
We are looking for an experienced Duty Social Worker to support the Children’s Services team in a fast-paced, frontline role where your decisions will have an immediate impact on the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
Working within the duty team, you’ll respond to new referrals and emerging safeguarding concerns, carrying out timely assessments and making clear, evidence-based decisions to ensure children are protected.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive rate of £43 per hour
- Stable, full-time contract (36 hours per week)
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team
- Meaningful work making a real difference to children and families
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
- A recognised Social Work qualification
- Registration with the relevant governing body (e.g., SSSC)
- Proven experience within Children’s Services, ideally in a duty or assessment team
- Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and multi-agency working experience
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Duty Social Worker looking for your next contract, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV to tommy@leadersincare.co.uk or call Tommy on 078228 497 807 for more information.
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