Social Worker, Child Development​/Support

Duty Social Worker – Children’s Services

£43 per hour | 36 hours per week | commutable from Edinburgh

The Role
We’re working with a forward-thinking local authority in Scotland to recruit an experienced Duty Social Worker to join their Children’s Services team based in Dalkeith.

This is a fast-paced, frontline role where your decisions will have an immediate impact on the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Working within the duty team, you’ll respond to new referrals and emerging safeguarding concerns, carrying out timely assessments and making clear, evidence-based decisions to ensure children are protected. What’s on Offer
Competitive rate of £43 per hour
Stable, full-time contract (36 hours per week)
Monday to Friday working pattern – no weekend requirement
Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team
Meaningful work making a real difference to children and families

About You

To be considered for this role, you will need:
A recognised Social Work qualification
Registration with the relevant governing body (e.g. SSSC)
Proven experience within Children’s Services, ideally in a duty or assessment team
Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and multi-agency working experience

Why Work With Leaders in Care?

At Leaders in Care, we focus on long-term partnerships, not just placements.
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You’ll receive honest feedback and ongoing support throughout your contract
We work with high-quality local authorities who value their staff
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Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Duty Social Worker looking for your next contract, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to (url removed) or call Tommy on (phone number removed) for more information