Senior Social Worker — Family Help Leader (Hybrid)

Slough Children First; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Pension provision

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Slough Children First is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the newly established Family Help Service. You will lead complex assessments, safeguard children, and work closely with Team Managers and partner agencies to promote safety, stability and lasting positive outcomes for families.

You will also mentor colleagues, contribute to service development, and help shape practice through learning, reflection and continuous improvement across the team.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in children's social care, including assessment and safeguarding work.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, policy and best practice.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality assessments and interventions for children in need and safeguarding cases.
• Manage a complex caseload, including pre-proceedings and court work where appropriate.
• Support and mentor colleagues, providing coaching and professional challenge.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities and service development to improve outcomes for families.
• Work with teams and partners to safeguard children and promote sustainable change for families.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision making

Mentoring

Relationship-based practice

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Slough Children First is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the newly established Family Help Service. You will lead complex assessments, safeguard children, and work closely with Team Managers and partner agencies to promote safety, stability and lasting positive outcomes for families.

You will also mentor colleagues, contribute to service development, and help shape practice through learning, reflection and continuous improvement across the team.