Senior Qualified Social Worker – Safeguarding Team
West Midlands
£33 per hour | Agency Role | Immediate Start
Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to make a lasting impact in safeguarding children and families? We’re looking for a Senior Qualified Social Worker to join a dynamic and dedicated Safeguarding Team in the West Midlands. In this vital role, you’ll assess, intervene, and advocate for children at risk — working closely with families and key partners such as the police, health professionals, and local communities to ensure the safety, stability, and well-being of every child. This is your chance to work in a supportive, fast-paced, and forward-thinking environment where early intervention and sustainable change are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role:
As part of the Safeguarding Team, you will:
1. Complete robust risk assessments and identify protection needs for children and families.
2. Manage a varied and complex caseload, often involving Child Protection, CIN, and Court work.
3. Lead safeguarding investigations, develop care plans, and drive timely interventions.
4. Work in partnership with agencies to deliver coordinated, child-focused outcomes.
5. Provide support and guidance to less experienced staff and social work students.
6. Champion best practice and ensure children’s voices are central to your work.
About You:
We’re looking for someone with:
7. A Social Work degree (or equivalent) and registration with Social Work England
8. 4+ years of post-qualifying experience in children’s safeguarding and statutory work
9. Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding procedures
10. Proven ability to build trusted relationships with families and professionals
11. A creative, reflective and resilient mindset – always striving for the best outcomes
12. Confidence in multi-agency working and complex decision-making
13. Excellent communication, mediation and negotiation skills
Why Work With Pertemps?
14. A dedicated consultant with access to exclusive roles across the UK
15. Hassle-free online registration
16. Weekly, reliable payroll
17. Referral bonuses and incentive schemes
18. Full compliance and admin support — so you can focus on what you do best
Ideal for commuters from: Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Stoke-on-Trent, and surrounding areas across the Midlands.
We also recruit for roles across the sector — including IROs, MASH, BIA, LAC, Adults, Team Managers, Heads of Service and more.
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Ready to step into your next safeguarding role? Get in touch today to apply or find out more.