Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding & Court

Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding & Court (Loughborough & Melton)

Location:

Loughborough Base (covering Loughborough & Melton, court attendance in Leicester City)

Authority:
Leicestershire County Council

Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Working Pattern:
Hybrid (Office attendance required for weekly pod, duty days & monthly team meetings)

Contract:

Full-Time (Ongoing locum contract)

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker with strong Child Protection and Court expertise looking for a high-rate locum role in Leicestershire?

We are currently recruiting a skilled Senior Social Worker to join the Loughborough Safeguarding Team, covering both Loughborough and Melton areas. Offering a competitive pay rate of £38.00 per hour, this role is ideal for resilient statutory practitioners who excel in court proceedings, complex safeguarding, and multi-agency family intervention.

• Complex Case Management:
  Hold and manage a statutory caseload focusing on complex Child Protection (CP) and Public Law Outline (PLO) / Court cases across Loughborough and Melton.
• Court Proceedings:
  Complete high-quality court statements, present evidence in court (Leicester City), and manage care proceedings through to completion.
• Duty & Safeguarding:
  Participate in designated team duty rotas, completing Section 47 safeguarding enquiries and robust risk assessments.
• Hybrid & Office Commitments:
  Work flexibly from home while maintaining consistent office presence for weekly pod meetings, duty days, and monthly full team meetings.

• Professional Registration:
  Active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Core
  
  Experience:
  
  Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory Child Protection and active Court work.
• Transport:
  Full UK driving licence and car access to cover cases across Loughborough, Melton, and Leicester City Court.
• Key
  
  Skills:
  
  High-level analytical assessment skills, court writing expertise, and strong multi-agency collaboration.