Senior Social Worker - Children
  • England,West Midlands,Shropshire
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £28.55 per hour
Job Description:
Social worker - Childrens
Location - Telford & Wrekin Council, Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Team
Hours - 37 hours per week
Contract - 6-month contract, Hybrid mix of home and office
Salary - £28.55 per hour (Umbrella)

Service Care Solutions is working on behalf of Telford & Wrekin council and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Team.This is a 6-month agency contract offering competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful impact supporting children and families across Telford.

The Role

As part of the Safeguarding & Family Support Team, you will:
*Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and care proceedings
*Undertake assessments, planning and direct work with children and families
*Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries
*Prepare reports for court and attend hearings where required
*Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard and promote positive outcomes for children
*Ensure all practice is compliant with statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures
Requirements*Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW or equivalent)
*Registered with Social Work England
*Proven experience within Children’s Safeguarding / Child Protection - minimum 3 years perm in a local authority
*Strong assessment, report writing and court work experience
*Ability to manage a varied caseload effectively
What’s on Offer*£28.55 per hour (Umbrella)
*37 hours per week
*6-month contract
*Supportive team environment
*Opportunity to contribute to positive change for children and families
If you are an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity within a supportive safeguarding team, I would love to hear from you. You can send me through your most recent CV to or contact me directly on .

Alternatively, if you know someone who would be perfect for this role and is on the look-out for new opportunities, please do pass on my details and ask them to contact me.
We offer a referral bonus of £350 for every successful candidate that is referred over to us.
Job number 3489419

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