Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding & Court
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Child Protection, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Public Health
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.
Key Responsibilities:- 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.
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