Senior Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Telford, UK
Salary: £30.57 Per Hour (Umbrella)
Type: Ongoing / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a dedicated Family Safeguarding Team based in Telford. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience to manage complex cases, safeguard children, and support families through high-quality assessments and evidence-based interventions. Working within a collaborative multi-agency environment, you will play a key role in delivering positive outcomes for children and young people.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive pay of £30.57 per hour (Umbrella).
• Full-time position working 37 hours per week.
• Initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension.
• Supportive and collaborative Family Safeguarding Team.
• Opportunity to manage a varied and rewarding statutory caseload.
• Ongoing professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Multi-agency working with experienced professionals across Children’s Services.

What You Will Do

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload involving children and families.
• Undertake statutory assessments, care planning, and child-focused interventions.
• Assess and manage risk, making informed and evidence-based decisions.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and court proceedings where required.
• Build positive working relationships with children, families, careers, and partner agencies.
• Deliver preventative interventions to reduce risk and support families.
• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Contribute to service improvement through collaborative multi-agency working.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience (PQE).
• Experience working within Family Safeguarding or similar statutory Children’s Services teams.
• Strong knowledge of children’s social care legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory frameworks.
• Excellent assessment, report-writing, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and build effective professional relationships.

Why Telford?

Telford offers a supportive and forward-thinking Children’s Services environment where practitioners are empowered to deliver high-quality services that improve outcomes for children and families. You’ll join an experienced team committed to collaborative working, professional development, and excellent social work practice.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are committed to connecting experienced social work professionals with rewarding opportunities across the UK. We provide a professional, transparent, and supportive recruitment experience, helping you find roles that match your skills and career aspirations.

Apply now to join the Family Safeguarding Team in Telford and take the next step in your social work career with Ardent Social.