Qualified Social Worker, Child in Need Team, Leicester City Council
Vitalis · Leicester, Leicestershire
Qualified Social Worker, Child in Need Team, Leicester City Council at Vitalis, based in Leicester, Leicestershire, paying £40.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £40.00 per hour
- Location
- Leicester, Leicestershire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 11 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
About 26% above the going rate for local government
Reference OR-2902
About the role
Pay rate to £40 per hour
Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Social Worker to work in a Child in Need Team in Leicester City Council.
We are seeking highly skilled Advanced Practitioners to join our Children in Need Service, working with some of our most vulnerable children, young people, and families who require help, protection, and support to achieve positive outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine direct practice with children and families alongside a key leadership role in supporting and developing practitioners across the service.
They are expected to be in the hub they are based at 3 days a week.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
- Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
- Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
- Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Looked After Children (LAC)
- Children’s Social Work
- Adult Social Work
- Service Manager
- Head of Service
- Team Manager
- Assistant Team Manager
- A wide range of housing roles
- Careers in SEND in local authorities
Contact me on [email removed] or [phone removed] for more information.
Reference: OR-2902 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 11 Sep 2026 · Listed via Vitalis
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