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Social Worker

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Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£38 - £40 Hourly
Contract/Project
Social Worker | Staffordshire Children's Services | £38–£40 per hour

Sheldon Phillips are working with Staffordshire Children's Services to recruit experienced Social Workers across a number of frontline safeguarding teams. These opportunities are available within both Duty & Assessment , as well as the Safeguarding & Court services, offering varied and rewarding caseloads, strong management support, and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

With offices located across Staffordshire, these roles provide the opportunity to work within well-established teams committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families while maintaining manageable workloads and a supportive working environment.

Role Overview

We are recruiting Social Workers for the following teams and locations:

Duty & Assessment Teams

Cannock

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Moorlands

Safeguarding & Court Teams

Stafford

Codsall

Cannock

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Moorlands

These positions involve working with children and families from referral through assessment, child protection, pre-proceedings, and court work, depending on the service area.

Key Responsibilities

Duty & Assessment

Undertake Child and Family Assessments in line with statutory guidance.

Complete Section 47 investigations and safeguarding enquiries.

Respond to referrals and assess risk, need, and protective factors.

Work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children.

Develop and review child-focused plans to improve outcomes.

Present cases at strategy meetings, conferences, and planning meetings.

Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.

Safeguarding & Court

Manage longer-term child protection and children in need cases.

Undertake direct work with children and families to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

Lead pre-proceedings work and Public Law Outline processes.

Prepare high-quality court statements and reports.

Attend court hearings and provide evidence when required.

Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings and reviews.

Progress permanency planning for children where necessary.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates of £38–£40 per hour.

Hybrid working arrangement with only 2 office days per week.

Multiple office locations across Staffordshire.

Supportive management teams and regular supervision.

Stable contracts within established services.

Opportunity to work in high-performing frontline teams.

Immediate interview and start opportunities available.

Requirements

Social Work England registration.

Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.

Previous experience within Children's Services.

Strong assessment, safeguarding, and risk management skills.

Experience of Child Protection processes and statutory interventions.

Court experience desirable for Safeguarding & Court positions.

Ability to work effectively within multi-agency environments.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in Staffordshire, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Emily Cooper at Sheldon Phillips - (phone number removed) |

Referrals are always welcome, and referral bonuses are available for successful recommendations

Reference: 225224239

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CV-Library

Social Worker

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library

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Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£38 - £40 Hourly
Contract/Project
Social Worker | Staffordshire Children's Services | £38–£40 per hour

Sheldon Phillips are working with Staffordshire Children's Services to recruit experienced Social Workers across a number of frontline safeguarding teams. These opportunities are available within both Duty & Assessment , as well as the Safeguarding & Court services, offering varied and rewarding caseloads, strong management support, and a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

With offices located across Staffordshire, these roles provide the opportunity to work within well-established teams committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families while maintaining manageable workloads and a supportive working environment.

Role Overview

We are recruiting Social Workers for the following teams and locations:

Duty & Assessment Teams

Cannock

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Moorlands

Safeguarding & Court Teams

Stafford

Codsall

Cannock

Newcastle-under-Lyme

Moorlands

These positions involve working with children and families from referral through assessment, child protection, pre-proceedings, and court work, depending on the service area.

Key Responsibilities

Duty & Assessment

Undertake Child and Family Assessments in line with statutory guidance.

Complete Section 47 investigations and safeguarding enquiries.

Respond to referrals and assess risk, need, and protective factors.

Work closely with partner agencies to safeguard children.

Develop and review child-focused plans to improve outcomes.

Present cases at strategy meetings, conferences, and planning meetings.

Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.

Safeguarding & Court

Manage longer-term child protection and children in need cases.

Undertake direct work with children and families to reduce risk and improve outcomes.

Lead pre-proceedings work and Public Law Outline processes.

Prepare high-quality court statements and reports.

Attend court hearings and provide evidence when required.

Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings and reviews.

Progress permanency planning for children where necessary.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates of £38–£40 per hour.

Hybrid working arrangement with only 2 office days per week.

Multiple office locations across Staffordshire.

Supportive management teams and regular supervision.

Stable contracts within established services.

Opportunity to work in high-performing frontline teams.

Immediate interview and start opportunities available.

Requirements

Social Work England registration.

Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification.

Previous experience within Children's Services.

Strong assessment, safeguarding, and risk management skills.

Experience of Child Protection processes and statutory interventions.

Court experience desirable for Safeguarding & Court positions.

Ability to work effectively within multi-agency environments.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in Staffordshire, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact:

Emily Cooper at Sheldon Phillips - (phone number removed) |

Referrals are always welcome, and referral bonuses are available for successful recommendations
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