Senior Social Worker - First Response
CV-LibraryLeicestercontractPosted: 1 September 2026
Apply NowSenior Social Worker – Assessment Team - Leicestershire County Council
Location: Glenfield
Pay/Salary: up to £38 per hour
Office Working: 2-3 Days per week
Contract: Locum
We are currently working with Leicestershire County Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a n OUTSTANDING Ofsted, Leciestershire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload.
Duties
Carry out needs led child focused assessments
Hold a caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations
Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns
Prioritise demand and make effective use of time
Listen and promote the voice of the child
What you need
Social Work Qualification
Social Work England registration
Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
Why use us?
At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.
If you are interested in this Social Work role in Leicestershire , call Emily Cooper on (phone number removed) or email
Location: Glenfield
Pay/Salary: up to £38 per hour
Office Working: 2-3 Days per week
Contract: Locum
We are currently working with Leicestershire County Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a n OUTSTANDING Ofsted, Leciestershire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload.
Duties
Carry out needs led child focused assessments
Hold a caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations
Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns
Prioritise demand and make effective use of time
Listen and promote the voice of the child
What you need
Social Work Qualification
Social Work England registration
Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
Why use us?
At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.
If you are interested in this Social Work role in Leicestershire , call Emily Cooper on (phone number removed) or email