🛡️ Job Title: Safeguarding Social Worker
📍 Location: Walsall, West Midlands
💰 Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)
📅 Contract: Full-Time | Temporary (Ongoing)
🚗 Hybrid Working | Immediate Start Available
Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker to join their frontline children's services team, working to protect and support vulnerable children and young people.
This is a key role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children at risk, requiring a confident practitioner with strong assessment and risk management skills.
🔹 Key Responsibilities:
* Hold a caseload of children subject to safeguarding concerns, including Child Protection and Child in Need plans
* Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments, and direct work with children and families
* Develop and implement outcome-focused care and safety plans
* Liaise effectively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes
* Prepare and present reports for case conferences, reviews, and, where necessary, court proceedings
* Keep accurate and timely case records on the council's systems
🔹 Requirements:
* Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
* At least 2 years' post-qualifying experience in safeguarding or child protection
* In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance
* Ability to manage complex cases and work to tight deadlines
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain)
* Car driver with access to own vehicle preferred
🔹 Benefits:
* Competitive rate of £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)
* Hybrid working arrangements
* Supportive management and regular supervision
* Weekly payroll and dedicated recruitment support
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