Dec 17, 2025# Senior Social Worker* CV-Library* Huddersfield, Kirklees### Job DescriptionSenior Social Worker – Family Team – West YorkshireLocation: West YorkshireHoulry rate: £42.00 - £45.00 (depending on experience)Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-TimeContract: TemporaryBelmont Recruitment are currently working with a highly regarded local authority in West Yorkshire who are looking to appoint a committed and experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Family Team. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a leadership role within a supportive, child-focused service that’s dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for families across the region.As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll take responsibility for complex and high-risk cases, provide support and guidance to junior team members, and play a key role in driving service quality across the team. You’ll work in a multi-agency environment to help families navigate challenging circumstances, with a strong focus on safeguarding, early intervention, and long-term stability.Key Responsibilities:\*Hold and manage a caseload of complex child protection, child in need, and looked-after children cases\*Complete high-quality assessments, care plans, and interventions in line with statutory responsibilities\*Provide mentoring, supervision, and practice guidance to newly qualified and less experienced social workers\*Chair multi-agency meetings and contribute to court proceedings, where necessary\*Champion best practice and lead by example within the team, supporting continuous improvement\*Build effective working relationships with children, families, and external agencies\*Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures\*Promote the voice of the child and ensure all work is inclusive, respectful, and strength-basedRequirements:\*Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England\*Significant post-qualifying experience in children and families social work\*Strong understanding of safeguarding frameworks, care planning, and relevant legislation\*Proven ability to manage complex cases and support others through supervision or informal mentoring\*Excellent communication and organisational skills\*Commitment to reflective practice, development, and high-quality service delivery\*A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is highly desirableIf you're an experienced social worker looking to step into a more senior role—or already in one and seeking a fresh challenge—this is a fantastic opportunity to shape services that truly make a difference to families across West Yorkshire.Apply today, or reach out to Tom Goren at Belmont Recruitment for an informal chat #J-18808-Ljbffr