Senior Social Worker - Duty & Short-Term Child Protection

Opus People Solutions Limited; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Duty & Short Term Help Team. The role focuses on safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.

Based in the Civic Centre, Walsall, the position operates in a fast-paced frontline setting, requiring sound professional decisions, partnership collaboration, and commitment to high-quality social work practice. The role involves hybrid working with at least three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with BA/MSc CQSW CSS or DipSW.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
• ASYE completion where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake child protection investigations and safeguarding assessments.
• Assess the needs of children, young people and families.
• Develop, implement and review child protection, child in need and support plans.
• Manage a varied caseload meeting statutory timescales.
• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports and evidence for court proceedings.

Skills

Child protection experience

Assessment expertise

ASYE completion

Education

BA/MSc CQSW CSS or DipSW

Job description

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Duty & Short Term Help Team. The role focuses on safeguarding and achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.

Based in the Civic Centre, Walsall, the position operates in a fast-paced frontline setting, requiring sound professional decisions, partnership collaboration, and commitment to high-quality social work practice. The role involves hybrid working with at least three days in the office.