Social Work Senior Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Shropshire

Position: Social Work Senior Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Shropshire Up to £30.57 / hour
# Senior Social Worker
- Family Safeguarding Posted 13th July 2026

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Telford, Shropshire Salary Up  to £30.57/hr Job Type Temporary Job  Discipline Social Work
** About the Role
** Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive service, making a real difference to children and families while managing complex safeguarding cases.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for managing a varied and complex caseload, undertaking assessments, care planning, and delivering effective interventions to ensure positive outcomes for children and families.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Manage a diverse and complex caseload within Family Safeguarding.
* Complete assessments, care planning, and interventions to support children and families.
* Assess and manage risk, making informed, evidence-based decisions.
* Contribute to safeguarding processes and court proceedings where required.
* Apply relevant legislation, policies, and best practice to deliver child-focused services.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, and multi-agency professionals.
* Deliver a range of interventions and review outcomes, adapting plans where necessary.
* Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality reports, including court documentation.
* Undertake preventative work aimed at reducing risk and strengthening family resilience.
* Support multi-agency working and contribute to continuous service improvement.
** Requirements
* ** Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
* Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience working within Children's Services.
* Strong experience in safeguarding, assessments, child protection, and care planning.
* Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound professional decisions.
* Excellent knowledge of relevant children's social care legislation, policies, and frameworks.
* Strong communication, assessment, and relationship-building skills.
* Commitment to continuous professional development.

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker seeking your next contract within a Family Safeguarding team, we'd love to hear from you.
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