Posted: 15 June
The role
Slough | Locum | £38+ per hour | Hybrid Working
Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on protecting vulnerable children, managing risk, and supporting families through effective statutory intervention and relationship-based practice.
You will work with children and families subject to Child Protection and Child in Need plans, ensuring timely assessments, robust planning, and positive outcomes for children and young people.
In this role, you will:
Manage a caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases
Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 assessments and enquiries
Develop and review Child Protection and safeguarding plans
Complete statutory visits and direct work with children and families
Lead and participate in child protection conferences, core groups, and multi-agency meetings
Progress cases through pre-proceedings and care proceedings where required
Work closely with partner agencies including schools, health professionals, and the police
Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation
Maintain accurate and timely case recordings
What You’ll Need:
Social Work England Registration
Social Work Qualification
At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care
Strong Child Protection and safeguarding experience
Experience undertaking Section 17 and Section 47 investigations
Court work and pre-proceedings experience desirable
Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases
Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills
Why Sheldon Phillips?
Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.
If you want to know more about this Social Worker – Child Protection role in Slough, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!
And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply)
