Senior Social Worker - Childrens
Posted on Jul 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Solihull, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£30.6 - £30.6 Hourly
Temporary
About the Role
Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and families? Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking dedicated Senior Social Workers to join our well-established and supportive Children's Assessment Teams.
Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella)
You will be part of Solihull's Integrated Front Door Service, which consists of:
Emergency Duty Team (EDT)
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Four Assessment TeamsEach Assessment Team includes:
6 Social Workers
1 ASYE
1 Advanced Practitioner
1 Team ManagerTeams operate a duty rota, with each team on duty one week in every four. During duty weeks, staff are expected to be office-based. When not on duty, attendance in the office is required for two days per week.
The role involves undertaking:
Section 17 Assessments
Section 47 Enquiries
Child Impact Reports (similar to Section 7 Reports)
Direct work with children and families to ensure timely and effective interventionsExperience
Have strong experience in duty and assessment work
Are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children
Can confidently manage safeguarding assessments and interventions
Are committed to delivering high-quality services and working collaboratively with partner agenciesWhy Join Solihull?
Solihull Integrated Front Door is a stable and well-performing service. Current vacancies have arisen primarily due to internal promotions, reflecting the development opportunities available within the authority.
Agency workers consistently tell us they choose to stay because of:
Manageable caseloads, averaging between 16-20 children
Excellent training and development opportunities
Approachable and supportive management
Monthly one-to-one supervision
Monthly group supervision
Bi-monthly service development workshops
Strong partnership working with Police, Health and Education services
Positive and effective relationships between MASH and Assessment Teams
A culture where staff feel genuinely valuedAs a smaller local authority, Solihull offers the opportunity to build strong professional relationships and work collaboratively across services to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
Additional Information
Flexible working hours may be considered for the right candidate. We welcome discussions prior to interview.
Due to the semi-rural nature of the area, candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.If you are an experienced Social Worker looking to join a supportive, stable and forward-thinking service, we would love to hear from you.
If successful, candidates will be required to provide information to support the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commitment to the prevention and detection of fraud. This information will be processed by the Council's Internal Audit Services and may be shared with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) for data matching
Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and families? Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking dedicated Senior Social Workers to join our well-established and supportive Children's Assessment Teams.
Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella)
You will be part of Solihull's Integrated Front Door Service, which consists of:
Emergency Duty Team (EDT)
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Four Assessment TeamsEach Assessment Team includes:
6 Social Workers
1 ASYE
1 Advanced Practitioner
1 Team ManagerTeams operate a duty rota, with each team on duty one week in every four. During duty weeks, staff are expected to be office-based. When not on duty, attendance in the office is required for two days per week.
The role involves undertaking:
Section 17 Assessments
Section 47 Enquiries
Child Impact Reports (similar to Section 7 Reports)
Direct work with children and families to ensure timely and effective interventionsExperience
Have strong experience in duty and assessment work
Are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children
Can confidently manage safeguarding assessments and interventions
Are committed to delivering high-quality services and working collaboratively with partner agenciesWhy Join Solihull?
Solihull Integrated Front Door is a stable and well-performing service. Current vacancies have arisen primarily due to internal promotions, reflecting the development opportunities available within the authority.
Agency workers consistently tell us they choose to stay because of:
Manageable caseloads, averaging between 16-20 children
Excellent training and development opportunities
Approachable and supportive management
Monthly one-to-one supervision
Monthly group supervision
Bi-monthly service development workshops
Strong partnership working with Police, Health and Education services
Positive and effective relationships between MASH and Assessment Teams
A culture where staff feel genuinely valuedAs a smaller local authority, Solihull offers the opportunity to build strong professional relationships and work collaboratively across services to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
Additional Information
Flexible working hours may be considered for the right candidate. We welcome discussions prior to interview.
Due to the semi-rural nature of the area, candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.If you are an experienced Social Worker looking to join a supportive, stable and forward-thinking service, we would love to hear from you.
If successful, candidates will be required to provide information to support the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commitment to the prevention and detection of fraud. This information will be processed by the Council's Internal Audit Services and may be shared with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) for data matching
Reference: 225354712
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Senior Social Worker - Childrens
Posted on Jul 10, 2026 by CV-Library
Solihull, West Midlands (County), United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£30.6 - £30.6 Hourly
Temporary
About the Role
Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and families? Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking dedicated Senior Social Workers to join our well-established and supportive Children's Assessment Teams.
Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella)
You will be part of Solihull's Integrated Front Door Service, which consists of:
Emergency Duty Team (EDT)
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Four Assessment TeamsEach Assessment Team includes:
6 Social Workers
1 ASYE
1 Advanced Practitioner
1 Team ManagerTeams operate a duty rota, with each team on duty one week in every four. During duty weeks, staff are expected to be office-based. When not on duty, attendance in the office is required for two days per week.
The role involves undertaking:
Section 17 Assessments
Section 47 Enquiries
Child Impact Reports (similar to Section 7 Reports)
Direct work with children and families to ensure timely and effective interventionsExperience
Have strong experience in duty and assessment work
Are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children
Can confidently manage safeguarding assessments and interventions
Are committed to delivering high-quality services and working collaboratively with partner agenciesWhy Join Solihull?
Solihull Integrated Front Door is a stable and well-performing service. Current vacancies have arisen primarily due to internal promotions, reflecting the development opportunities available within the authority.
Agency workers consistently tell us they choose to stay because of:
Manageable caseloads, averaging between 16-20 children
Excellent training and development opportunities
Approachable and supportive management
Monthly one-to-one supervision
Monthly group supervision
Bi-monthly service development workshops
Strong partnership working with Police, Health and Education services
Positive and effective relationships between MASH and Assessment Teams
A culture where staff feel genuinely valuedAs a smaller local authority, Solihull offers the opportunity to build strong professional relationships and work collaboratively across services to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
Additional Information
Flexible working hours may be considered for the right candidate. We welcome discussions prior to interview.
Due to the semi-rural nature of the area, candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.If you are an experienced Social Worker looking to join a supportive, stable and forward-thinking service, we would love to hear from you.
If successful, candidates will be required to provide information to support the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commitment to the prevention and detection of fraud. This information will be processed by the Council's Internal Audit Services and may be shared with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) for data matching
Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking to make a real difference to the lives of children and families? Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking dedicated Senior Social Workers to join our well-established and supportive Children's Assessment Teams.
Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella)
You will be part of Solihull's Integrated Front Door Service, which consists of:
Emergency Duty Team (EDT)
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Four Assessment TeamsEach Assessment Team includes:
6 Social Workers
1 ASYE
1 Advanced Practitioner
1 Team ManagerTeams operate a duty rota, with each team on duty one week in every four. During duty weeks, staff are expected to be office-based. When not on duty, attendance in the office is required for two days per week.
The role involves undertaking:
Section 17 Assessments
Section 47 Enquiries
Child Impact Reports (similar to Section 7 Reports)
Direct work with children and families to ensure timely and effective interventionsExperience
Have strong experience in duty and assessment work
Are passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children
Can confidently manage safeguarding assessments and interventions
Are committed to delivering high-quality services and working collaboratively with partner agenciesWhy Join Solihull?
Solihull Integrated Front Door is a stable and well-performing service. Current vacancies have arisen primarily due to internal promotions, reflecting the development opportunities available within the authority.
Agency workers consistently tell us they choose to stay because of:
Manageable caseloads, averaging between 16-20 children
Excellent training and development opportunities
Approachable and supportive management
Monthly one-to-one supervision
Monthly group supervision
Bi-monthly service development workshops
Strong partnership working with Police, Health and Education services
Positive and effective relationships between MASH and Assessment Teams
A culture where staff feel genuinely valuedAs a smaller local authority, Solihull offers the opportunity to build strong professional relationships and work collaboratively across services to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
Additional Information
Flexible working hours may be considered for the right candidate. We welcome discussions prior to interview.
Due to the semi-rural nature of the area, candidates must hold a valid driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.If you are an experienced Social Worker looking to join a supportive, stable and forward-thinking service, we would love to hear from you.
If successful, candidates will be required to provide information to support the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commitment to the prevention and detection of fraud. This information will be processed by the Council's Internal Audit Services and may be shared with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) for data matching
Reference: 225354712
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