Job Description
Staffordshire County Council
Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team
Pay Rate: £40 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum
About the Role
Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Team.
You will work with children and families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, ensuring timely and effective interventions to protect children and improve outcomes.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will manage complex safeguarding cases, support colleagues where required, and contribute to maintaining high standards of practice across the service.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments.
Manage a complex caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases.
Undertake Public Law Outline (PLO) work and court proceedings where required.
Develop and implement robust safety and care plans.
S...
Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team
Pay Rate: £40 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum
About the Role
Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Team.
You will work with children and families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, ensuring timely and effective interventions to protect children and improve outcomes.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will manage complex safeguarding cases, support colleagues where required, and contribute to maintaining high standards of practice across the service.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments.
Manage a complex caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases.
Undertake Public Law Outline (PLO) work and court proceedings where required.
Develop and implement robust safety and care plans.
S...
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- Location Stafford, Staffordshire
- Job Type Full-time
- Category community-and-social-service
- Posted Date June 29, 2026
- Application Deadline August 08, 2026