Senior Children in Need & Child Protection Social Worker

Adecco; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting an Experienced Children in Need / Child Protection Social Worker for Wolverhampton. You will provide high-quality social work services to children and families, manage complex caseloads, and work within statutory timescales and safeguarding frameworks.

This role involves direct work with children, multi‑agency collaboration, and reporting for court proceedings and reviews. The position is based across Wolverhampton's Children and Family Support Centres, offers 37 hours per

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker status and registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience within Children in Need and Child Protection teams.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience managing complex cases within statutory children’s services.
• Excellent report‑writing and communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high‑quality social work service to children and families within statutory timescales.
• Manage a varied caseload across CIN, CP and safeguarding frameworks.
• Collaborate with education, health, police and partner agencies.
• Prepare clear, analytical reports for court proceedings and reviews.
• Maintain accurate case records and participate in duty arrangements.
• Support family and administrative colleagues and ensure safeguarding compliance.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Registration with Social Work England

Experience in CIN and CP

Strong assessment and analytical

Decision‑making skills

Report writing and communication

Legislation and safeguarding knowledge

Relationship building with families

Job description

Adecco is recruiting an Experienced Children in Need / Child Protection Social Worker for Wolverhampton. You will provide high-quality social work services to children and families, manage complex caseloads, and work within statutory timescales and safeguarding frameworks.

This role involves direct work with children, multi‑agency collaboration, and reporting for court proceedings and reviews. The position is based across Wolverhampton's Children and Family Support Centres, offers 37 hours per