Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding

About the Role

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker to join its Children's Safeguarding service on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is confident in managing complex cases and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Hold and manage a varied and complex caseload in line with statutory requirements.
• Undertake high-quality assessments, direct work, and intervention planning to safeguard children at risk of harm.
• Lead on child protection processes, including Section 47 enquiries, Initial Child Protection Conferences, and Child in Need planning.
• Produce timely, evidence-based reports for court proceedings and multi-agency meetings.
• Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies, schools, health services, and other professionals to promote children's safety and wellbeing.
• Provide professional guidance, support, and mentoring to less experienced team members.
• Ensure all work complies with legislation, local policies, and best practice standards.

About You

• Is a qualified Social Worker with SWE registration.
• Has strong experience within children's safeguarding, child protection, and complex casework.
• Brings excellent assessment, communication, and analytical skills.
• Can work under pressure while delivering high-quality, child-centred practice.
• Is confident in partnership working and multi-agency coordination.
• Has a commitment to reflective practice and continuous improvement.

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.