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About the Role

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive service, making a real difference to children and families while managing complex safeguarding cases.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for managing a varied and complex caseload, undertaking assessments, care planning, and delivering effective interventions to ensure positive outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload within Family Safeguarding.
• Complete assessments, care planning, and interventions to support children and families.
• Assess and manage risk, making informed, evidence-based decisions.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and court proceedings where required.
• Apply relevant legislation, policies, and best practice to deliver child-focused services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, and multi-agency professionals.
• Deliver a range of interventions and review outcomes, adapting plans where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality reports, including court documentation.
• Undertake preventative work aimed at reducing risk and strengthening family resilience.
• Support multi-agency working and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience working within Children's Services.
• Strong experience in safeguarding, assessments, child protection, and care planning.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound professional decisions.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant children's social care legislation, policies, and frameworks.
• Strong communication, assessment, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker seeking your next contract within a Family Safeguarding team, we'd love to hear from you.

.What will you be doing?

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Social Worker in Family Support and Safeguarding include:

• Act as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary.
• Undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets.
• Engage with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes.
• Produce reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court, which are child focussed and reflect their experience.

Our client Wakefield Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Adult Safeguarding Team.

Main Tasks

• To undertake comprehensive needs assessments.
• To plan, implement and review care plans within the framework of the Care Programme Approach.
• To provide social work interventions to individual service users and carers as identified within the care plan.
• To contribute to the effective assessment and management of risk and protection of others. To liaise with the Probation Service and make referrals to the relevant MAPPA when appropriate.
• To undertake care co-ordination and social supervision of service users living in the Wakefield locality.
• To contribute to the provision of specialist multi-disciplinary treatment programmes.
• To work with local and regional mental health services to meet service users needs and facilitate effective transfer of care and discharge.
• To negotiate for and mobilise resources both locally and regionally.
• To liaise with other relevant Health and Local Authorities, agencies and professionals as appropriate.
• To provide reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals; Managers Hearings and the Home Office. To present evidence at Mental Health Review Tribunals, Managers Hearings and other formal meetings as required.
• To undertake a lead role in implementing the YCFP's Child Visiting Policy and ensure any child welfare issues are identified and addressed in accordance with Safeguarding Children Policies and Procedures.
• To assist service users to obtain their full welfare benefit entitlement.
• To undertake investigations under the Multi-agency Adult Protection Policy.
• The postholder will fully participate in supervision and appraisal as required.
• To supervise Social Work and Approved Social Worker student placements.
• To supervise the work of Mental Health Support Workers when appropriate as part of an agreed care plan.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their family support & safeguarding team.

Job purpose

• To provide professional social work to a caseload of children, young people, and families, appropriate to experience and capabilities, ensuring their views are heard.
• To ensure the highest of professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant law, legislation, and practice in line with the values and principles of FSS.
• To ensure provision of good quality services which integrate government and local guidance and initiatives including, Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the DoH, Assessment Framework 2000.

Job Responsibilities

• To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people, and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed, and that relevant interventions are provided where needed, in a timely way.
• To work with families using the FSS Workbook modules, and a strengths-based
• To prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including child protection conference reports and legal reports for care proceedings.
• To attend conferences, reviews and court as required for each case presenting plans clearly, with professionalism and integrity.
• To ensure the Assistant /Team Manager is kept fully appraised of significant information about allocated families, seeking advice as and when necessary.
• To attend group supervision when required and to ensure that relevant updates are provided before each group supervision session.
• To attend individual supervision when required and engage in continual professional development as recommended by the Assistant/Team Manager
• To use ICT to maintain accurate case records, and to be able to record activity in line with key performance management data.
• To ensure that all case management complies with the statutory requirements and the Council's policies and procedures
• To act as the duty worker for the team on a rotational basis
• To undertake child and family assessments for allocated families when required
• To investigate allegations of harm or neglect under s47 Children Act 1989 when required.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their family support & safeguarding team.

Job purpose

• To provide professional social work to a caseload of children, young people, and families, appropriate to experience and capabilities, ensuring their views are heard.
• To ensure the highest of professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant law, legislation, and practice in line with the values and principles of FSS.
• To ensure provision of good quality services which integrate government and local guidance and initiatives including, Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the DoH, Assessment Framework 2000.

Job Responsibilities

• To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people, and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed, and that relevant interventions are provided where needed, in a timely way.
• To work with families using the FSS Workbook modules, and a strengths-based
• To prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including child protection conference reports and legal reports for care proceedings.
• To attend conferences, reviews and court as required for each case presenting plans clearly, with professionalism and integrity.
• To ensure the Assistant /Team Manager is kept fully appraised of significant information about allocated families, seeking advice as and when necessary.
• To attend group supervision when required and to ensure that relevant updates are provided before each group supervision session.
• To attend individual supervision when required and engage in continual professional development as recommended by the Assistant/Team Manager
• To use ICT to maintain accurate case records, and to be able to record activity in line with key performance management data.
• To ensure that all case management complies with the statutory requirements and the Council's policies and procedures
• To act as the duty worker for the team on a rotational basis
• To undertake child and family assessments for allocated families when required
• To investigate allegations of harm or neglect under s47 Children Act 1989 when required.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join the Child Protection/ Safeguarding Team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey , in the Channel Islands.
The Team comprises seven qualified Social Workers, with support from a Deputy and Team Manager, Social Work Assistants, support staff and students .
The salary for this post is £55,242 up to £69,427, depending on experience click apply for full job details

Safeguarding Social Worker South Coast £42 per Hour + £150 Weekly Accommodation Bonus Flexible Hybrid Working Low Caseloads 6-Month Minimum Contract

Are you an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker looking for a role with manageable caseloads, flexible working arrangements, and strong management support?

We're currently working with a well-regarded South Coast local authority that is activel click apply for full job details

Our client Devon county council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Safeguarding service.

All Experienced Social Workers have the following responsibilities:

• To safeguard children and young people and adults at risk.
• To take a strengths-based approach, which seeks to be inclusive, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive, and support others to adopt that approach.
• To gather information from service users, informal networks and other agencies to analyse, summarise and evaluate the information to provide a holistic assessment of needs, balancing risk and protective factors.
• To formulate and produce outcome-focused plans with clear aims and objectives (within the context of managing risk), and support others to do so.
• To maintain case records, keeping them up to date and to provide concise and accurate information about a service user's circumstances and plans. Make use of IT systems provided by the Service, complying with policy and procedures.
• To manage a workload of complex cases and organise work activities; taking into account the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities, working to timescales and meeting national and local performance expectations.
• To develop and maintain good working relationships with other professionals within the team, wider service area and partner agencies to ensure an integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary approach.
• To ensure that all necessary communications and referrals are made to relevant agencies, working together with them to promote the wellbeing of children, young people and/or adults at risk and best outcomes for them.
• To convene and chair multi-disciplinary meetings including those where adegree of challenge or conflict is expected; or where the meeting may contribute to the evidence which will support legal proceedings.
• To share information with other agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and/or adults at risk.
• To demonstrate knowledge and application of appropriate legal and national/local policy frameworks and guidance that inform and mandate social work practice. Apply legal reasoning, using professional legal expertise and advice appropriately, recognising where scope for professional judgement exists
• To keep up to date with relevant research, statutory changes and practice guidance.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Worcestershire county council is looking for an Adults Social Worker (Safeguarding experience required) to join their team.

Purpose of job:
To listen and connect with adults and carers to promote their well-being and to maximise independence and access to community resources. To work intensely with adults to regain control of their lives when a crisis occurs and support people to plan for the future.
Through meaningful conversations, you will carry out and review assessments and support plan for adults and their carers to build a good life within their community.
Main Activities & Responsibilities:
To work with adults, using a strength based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those risks.
To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
To meet statutory requirements including best practice in relation to the principles of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983.
As an experienced social worker, it is a requirement to be autonomous in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory.
To support the professional and practice development of social care workers, newly qualified social workers and level 2 social workers within teams through reflective practice, peer support, mentoring and 'buddy' system.
To support and promote opportunities for students within the team, including shadowing.
To identify and support adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse or neglect using Making Safeguarding Personal and complete section 42 enquiries as directed.
The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the Authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence.
To represent the service, adults and carers' views at a range of meetings and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.
To carry out meaningful conversations which determine eligibility under the Care Act (2014).
To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs (wherever possible).

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Blackpool council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team.

Role Purpose

• The provision of professional social work support safeguarding enquiries and interventions to enable individuals to maximise and maintain their independence and quality of life in a range of settings and provide proportionate protections from abuse and neglect for adults with care and support needs.
• To support individuals, their families and carers to ensure that their social care needs are met by undertaking holistic assessments, the provision of advice and information and facilitating access to a range of services. That they are safeguarded from abuse or neglect (or the risk of abuse or neglect).
• To ensure that the voice of people supported and their families and carers are heard during the safeguarding process.

Duties

• To undertake assessments/reviews and where appropriate the commissioning of services, in line with departmental policies, procedures and statutory guidance e.g. the Care Act (2014).
• To understand and take appropriate part in the service's safeguarding adults' procedures. This includes, identification, investigation and at Grade H2 taking the role of Safeguarding Lead.
• To work closely with other teams and partner agencies, including undertaking joint enquiries/assessments, with providers, carers and external agencies to deliver outcomes to individuals and their families.
• To fully comply with departmental policies and procedures and the Social Work England Code of Conduct and professional standards for Social Workers including the professional capability framework.
• To comply with the requirements of the Care Act (2014) by empowering individuals to make informed choices and ensuring support from a representative or advocate is in place where required.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current issues and developments relating to social care and the wider health and social care agenda.
• Model consistent quality practice in safeguarding adults across Council teams, which is compliant with the relevant policies, procedures and statutory frameworks.
• Facilitate safeguarding enquiries to be made by partner agencies or commissioned providers.
• Prepare for, attend and actively participate in professional supervision and staff meetings.
• Fully utilise the service's IT facilities to maintain accurate records and record decisions in line with both statutory and service requirements and comply with administrative and financial procedures

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.