Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding

Position: Qualified Social Worker
Team: Assessment and Staying Together (Safeguarding)
Contract: Locum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour
Location: Burton Upon Trent
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid working – combination of office-based and remote working

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

About the Role

Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Staffordshire County Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment and Staying Together Team within Safeguarding. The service is focused on keeping families together wherever possible, carrying out thorough assessments and delivering robust support plans to achieve the best outcomes for children.

What You Can Expect

A hybrid working arrangement for improved work-life balance
A supportive team environment with regular supervision
Opportunity to work in a forward-thinking authority with strong values and commitment to safeguarding
Manageable caseloads and structured duty rota

Duties and Responsibilities

Undertake high-quality assessments to safeguard children and promote family stability
Develop and implement robust care plans to support children to remain within their families where safe to do so
Prepare clear and concise reports for Child Protection Conferences and court proceedings
Engage in multi-agency working to ensure a collaborative approach to safeguarding
Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements

Requirements

SWE Registration
Qualified Social Worker with post-qualified experience in Safeguarding and Assessment
Strong knowledge of child protection procedures and care planning
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage a varied caseload

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for a supportive and rewarding locum opportunity within Staffordshire County Council, we want to hear from you.