Social worker

Job Title: Duty Hub Social Worker

Location: Wolverhampton area

Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced and resilient Social Worker to join our Duty Hub team in the Wolverhampton area. This is a frontline, high-impact role focused on urgent safeguarding responses and short-term intervention for vulnerable children and families. You will handle incoming referrals, assess risk, and coordinate prompt action in collaboration with multi-agency partners. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those at risk, working in a fast-paced environment where your skills and judgement are crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the first point of contact for incoming referrals related to children in need, at risk, or in crisis.
• Complete initial assessments, gather relevant information, and make immediate decisions on appropriate action.
• Apply safeguarding procedures and legal frameworks to protect children and families.
• Work closely with health professionals, police, education staff, and other key agencies to ensure a coordinated response.
• Accurately record all decisions and actions using case management systems.
• Where appropriate, prepare and pass cases on to longer-term teams or escalate for further action.
• Participate in duty rota and contribute to a supportive team environment.

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification such as DipSW, CQSW).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Recent frontline experience in children's services, particularly in a duty, MASH, or safeguarding context.
• Strong understanding of child protection legislation, thresholds, and procedures.
• Confidence in making autonomous decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication, assessment, and recording skills.
• Enhanced DBS check (must be current or obtained prior to start).

Desirable Experience:

• Experience using case management systems such as Liquidlogic.
• Familiarity with Signs of Safety or other strengths-based models.
• Previous work in the West Midlands or similar local authority setting.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate of £33.30.
• Flexible, supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to work in a vital service making immediate, meaningful impact.
• Access to training and development while on assignment.

How to Apply: If you're ready to start immediately and bring expertise, empathy, and energy to a critical frontline service, apply now with your up-to-date CV. We are interviewing on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.