Senior Social Worker - Child Protection

Our client Leicestershire county council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection team.

Candidates must be experienced child protection SW, Holding a caseload of up to 16 cases on child protection pre-proceedings plans

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality statutory social work services to children and families where there are concerns about significant harm. The post holder will undertake complex casework, lead safeguarding interventions, support less experienced social workers, and ensure that children's welfare remains paramount in accordance with relevant legislation, local authority policies, and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a complex caseload involving children in need, child protection, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings.
Undertake assessments of children and families in accordance with statutory guidance and local procedures.
Develop, implement, and review child protection plans and care plans.
Lead safeguarding investigations under relevant child protection procedures.
Prepare high-quality reports for court, child protection conferences, looked after children reviews, and other statutory meetings.
Present evidence confidently in court proceedings when required.
Build effective working relationships with children, families, carers, schools, health professionals, police, and partner agencies.
Identify and manage risks to children, making evidence-based decisions to safeguard their welfare.
Ensure children's voices are heard and inform assessment and planning.
Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records using electronic recording systems.
Benefits of working with Remedy

A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit