Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner (children’s) – Safeguarding
JOB_53586504749219Job type
TemporaryLocation
SolihullWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Qualified Social WorkerIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
Paying MoU rate of £33.33
Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner job (children’s) – Safeguarding & Support Team Solihull
Your new company
We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner to join our Safeguarding and Support Team, working with Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases. This role will involve a mix of CIN, CP, and Court proceedings, with additional responsibilities around OFSTED preparation.
Your new role
- Manage a manageable caseload of approximately 18 cases (CIN, CP, and proceedings).
- Undertake duty every 5 weeks, handling urgent issues (not new family allocations).
- Contribute to OFSTED readiness activities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Children’s Act.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful, you will need to
- Have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW)
- Social Work England registration
- Qualified Social Worker with recent experience in CIN, CP, and Court proceedings (open to candidates with strong experience in one or two areas).
- 3 year post-qualifying permanent experience.
- Previous experience working within Social Work adults services
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to travel as required.
- Car user with the ability to travel as required.
What you'll get in return
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Engage in reflective supervision, peer support, and relevant training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner (children’s) – SafeguardingJOB_535865047492192025-11-242026-02-22
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