Senior Social Worker - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Team

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Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Team
Location: Ealing, UK
Salary: £39.04 Hourly
Contract: 3 Months | Full Time (35 hours per week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Social Worker to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Team in Ealing. This pivotal locum role places you at the heart of safeguarding practice, delivering advanced social work expertise, professional judgement, and leadership within a fast-paced multi-agency environment. With a competitive hourly rate of £39.04, this full-time, three-month assignment offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen your experience in safeguarding and decision-making at a senior level.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time Stability: Benefit from consistent full-time hours while retaining the flexibility of locum work

• Variety and Flexibility: Gain exposure to diverse safeguarding scenarios and multi-agency practice

• Professional Growth: Broaden your experience across advanced safeguarding, assessment, and leadership responsibilities

• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team with access to experienced professionals and guidance

Role overview:
As a Senior Social Worker within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Team, you will play a critical role in screening referrals, making timely safeguarding decisions, and supporting high-quality practice across partner agencies. You will provide professional leadership, ensure statutory compliance, and contribute to safeguarding children and young people through effective multi-agency working.

What you will do:

• Screen and make informed decisions on incoming safeguarding referrals promptly and accurately

• Undertake robust assessments and risk analysis to determine appropriate interventions

• Provide professional leadership and guidance to social workers, promoting high standards of practice

• Work collaboratively with police, health, education, and other partner agencies

• Apply relevant legislation and statutory frameworks to safeguard children effectively

• Prepare and present court reports where required

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