Wolverhampton
Social Care
Contract | Full Time
10/07/2025
10/06/2025
01/07/2025
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:
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Act as the first point of contact for incoming referrals related to children in need, at risk, or in crisis.
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Complete initial assessments, gather relevant information, and make immediate decisions on appropriate action.
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Apply safeguarding procedures and legal frameworks to protect children and families.
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Work closely with health professionals, police, education staff, and other key agencies to ensure a coordinated response.
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Accurately record all decisions and actions using case management systems.
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Where appropriate, prepare and pass cases on to longer-term teams or escalate for further action.
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Participate in duty rota and contribute to a supportive team environment.
Essential Requirements:
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Degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification such as DipSW, CQSW).
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Registration with Social Work England.
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Recent frontline experience in children's services, particularly in a duty, MASH, or safeguarding context.
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Strong understanding of child protection legislation, thresholds, and procedures.
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Confidence in making autonomous decisions under pressure.
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Excellent communication, assessment, and recording skills.
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Enhanced DBS check (must be current or obtained prior to start).
Desirable Experience:
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Experience using case management systems such as Liquidlogic.
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Familiarity with Signs of Safety or other strengths-based models.
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Previous work in the West Midlands or similar local authority setting.
What We Offer:
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Competitive hourly rate of £33.30.
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Flexible, supportive working environment.
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Opportunity to work in a vital service making immediate, meaningful impact.
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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.