Qualified Social Worker, Looked After Children Team, Leicester City Council
Vitalis · Leicester, Leicestershire
Qualified Social Worker, Looked After Children Team, Leicester City Council at Vitalis, based in Leicester, Leicestershire, paying £35.00 per hour. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £35.00 per hour
- Location
- Leicester, Leicestershire
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 10 hours ago
- Closes
- 7 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Local Government
About 13% above the going rate for local government
Reference OR-3075
About the role
Qualified Social Worker, Looked After Children Team, Leicester City Council
Pay rate £35 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Looked After Children Team in Leicester City Council.
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:
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on [email removed] or [phone removed] for more information.
Pay rate £35 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Looked After Children Team in Leicester City Council.
- Specific LAC experienced desired, but would consider someone with a background in CP / Assessment who has some LAC experience.
- Working arrangements - Generally two days a week as a target to build relationships with team, subject to the visits and meetings.
- caseload numbers 20
- Would consider condensed hours
- Parking arrangements - Nearby city centre parking available which is reimbursed.
- To fill vacant post, 6 months+ likely
- Progression of care plans for children and young people with a plan of remaining in care, with consideration to discharge of care order and SGO.
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
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on [email removed] or [phone removed] for more information.
Reference: OR-3075 · Posted 10 hours ago · Closes 7 Oct 2026 · Listed via Vitalis
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