Senior Social Worker - Child Protection, Flexible Hours

Weekly expenses support Flexible working encouraged Manageable 10-15 caseload Stable safeguarding team

If you are an experienced Advanced Social Worker looking for stability, this Advanced Social Worker role offers consistent work within a well established safeguarding team and a manageable caseload of around 10-15. You will join a service where expectations are realistic and social workers are supported to focus on meaningful safeguarding practice.

As an Advanced Social Worker, you will be part of a stable team where caseloads are shared fairly and professionals are trusted to manage their work without unnecessary oversight. Flexible working is actively encouraged to help maintain a healthy balance between demanding safeguarding work and life outside of it.

Package & Benefits

• £40-£43 per hour.
• Weekly expenses support through a loyalty bonus of £1-£3 per hour.
• Manageable caseload of approximately 10-15 cases.
• Flexible working arrangements encouraged.
• Market leading timesheet system designed to simplify weekly submissions.

About the Company

You will be joining a local authority children's service with a long standing safeguarding team and a collaborative working culture. The service focuses on sustainable caseloads, supportive leadership, and creating an environment where social workers can deliver consistent safeguarding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a safeguarding caseload, supporting children in need and those subject to child protection plans.
• Undertake safeguarding assessments and contribute to effective child protection planning.
• Work collaboratively with multi agency partners to ensure safe and timely interventions.
• Contribute to team discussions and share expertise to support consistent safeguarding practice.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Minimum three years' post qualification experience within children's services.
• Safeguarding experience within a statutory local authority setting.

If you'd like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would be happy to speak with you. Contact or call for more information or a confidential discussion.