Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Telford & Wrekin, UK
Salary: £33.30 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Senior Social Worker within the Safeguarding Team in Telford & Wrekin, earning £33.30 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to join a progressive and supportive local authority. Working within Children's Services, you will manage complex safeguarding cases and play a key role in improving outcomes for children, young people, and families while supporting colleagues and promoting high standards of practice.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and supports a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £33.30 per hour, offering flexibility and excellent financial reward.
• Supportive Work Environment: Join a collaborative team that values partnership working, guidance, and professional support.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and maintain Social Work England registration.
• Varied Caseload: Enjoy a diverse workload that provides new challenges and opportunities for growth.
• Locum Flexibility: Benefit from the freedom and variety that locum work can offer.

What you will do

• Case Management: Manage a complex caseload of children and families requiring statutory intervention.
• Assessment: Undertake Child and Family Assessments in line with the Children Act 1989 and relevant safeguarding legislation.
• Safeguarding: Complete Section 47 enquiries and undertake Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children work.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review child-focused plans that promote safety, stability, and positive outcomes.
• Court Work: Prepare high-quality, evidence-based reports for court proceedings and statutory meetings.
• Multi-Agency Working: Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and multidisciplinary reviews.
• Risk Management: Assess and manage risk using professional judgement and statutory guidance.
• Relationship Building: Develop effective relationships with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.
• Child-Centred Practice: Ensure the voice and lived experience of the child remain central to all assessments and planning.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and timely records using the council's electronic case managemen