Social Worker | Staffordshire Childrens Services | £38–£40 per hour
Sheldon Phillips are working with Staffordshire Childrens Services to recruit experienced Social Workers across a number of frontline safeguarding teams. These opportunities are available within both Duty & Assessment, as well as the Safeguarding & Court services, offering varied and rewarding caseloads, strong management support, and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.
With offices located across Staffordshire, these roles provide the opportunity to work within well-established teams committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families while maintaining manageable workloads and a supportive working environment.
Role Overview
We are recruiting Social Workers for the following teams and locations:
Duty & Assessment Teams
* Cannock
* Newcastle-under-Lyme
* Moorlands
Safeguarding & Court Teams
* Stafford
* Codsall
* Cannock
* Newcastle-under-Lyme
* Moorlands
These positions involve working with children and families from referral through assessment, child protection, pre-proceedings, and court work, depending on the service area.
Key Responsibilities
Duty & Assessment
* Undertake Child and Family Assessments in line with statutory guidance.
* Complete Section 47 investigations and safeguarding enquiries.
* Respond to referrals and assess risk, need, and protective factors.
* Work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children.
* Develop and review child-focused plans to improve outcomes.
* Present cases at strategy meetings, conferences, and planning meetings.
* Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.
Safeguarding & Court
* Manage longer-term child protection and children in need cases.
* Undertake direct work with children and families to reduce risk and improve outcomes.
* Lead pre-proceedings work and Public Law Outline processes.
* Prepare high-quality court statements and reports.
* Attend court hearings and provide evidence when required.
* Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings and reviews.
* Progress permanency planning for children where necessary.
Benefits
* Competitive pay rates of £38–£40 per hour.
* Hybrid working arrangement with only 2 office days per week.
* Multiple office locations across Staffordshire.
* Supportive management teams and regular supervision.
* Stable contracts within established services.
* Opportunity to work in high-performing frontline teams.
* Immediate interview and start opportunities available.
Requirements
* Social Work England registration.
* Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.
* Previous experience within Childrens Services.
* Strong assessment, safeguarding, and risk management skills.
* Experience of Child Protection processes and statutory interventions.
* Court experience desirable for Safeguarding & Court positions.
* Ability to work effectively within multi-agency environments.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
Interested?
If youre an experienced Childrens Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in Staffordshire, wed love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Sheldon Phillips/
Referrals are always welcome, and referral bonuses are available for successful recommendations.