# Senior Social Worker - Children Looked AfterPosted 20th May 2026REFERENCE29938\_1779283718### Share this job### Relevant JobsSocial WorkSocial Worker - Children with Disabilities TeamLocationWalsall, West MidlandsJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Disabled Children Young People's Team, supporting children with complex needs and their familie...Up to £28.55/ hourView jobSocial WorkQualified Social Worker (LocationTelford, ShropshireJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Telford Wrekin Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care, Safeguarding and Family Support Services, supporting children and fami...Up to £28.55/ hourView jobSocial WorkFostering Social WorkerLocationShropshireJob TypeTemporaryAbout the Role Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Fostering Service on a 3-month maternity cover, supporting foster carers and ensuring high-q...Up to £28.55/ hourView jobLocationSuffolkSalaryUp to£42.50/hrJob TypeTemporaryJob DisciplineSocial Work**About the role**Suffolk Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Social Care Team in Stowmarket. This role involves working with children and families across a range of statutory functions, managing complex cases and contributing to high‐quality, child‐focused practice.**Service Areas:** Child in Need · Looked After Children · Child Assessment · Support & Prevention**Key Responsibilities*** Manage a complex social work caseload, currently averaging 40 cases* Make and implement autonomous professional decisions on cases involving high levels of complexity, risk, and uncertainty, with managerial oversight where required* Plan and deliver targeted interventions to meet identified needs and reduce risk for children and families* Work closely with partner agencies to coordinate support, services, and resources* Lead and carry out Section 47 (child protection) investigations, ensuring thorough and timely enquiries where significant harm is suspected**Skills*** Proven experience managing complex caseloads and delivering effective social work practice with children and families* Strong ability to complete in‐depth assessments of risk and need, and to design and implement effective interventions* Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England RegistrationIf you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.
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