Senior Social Worker - S&FS (permanent)

Slough Children First; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Agile tech-enabled

Flexible working

Friendly environment

Job summary

Slough Children First is seeking a Senior Social Worker within the Safeguarding and Family Support Service. The role focuses on urgent child protection referrals, assessments, and permanency planning, including court and adoption processes. Hybrid working is offered with a minimum of 3 days in the office.

You must be Social Work England registered with a professional qualification and have substantial relevant experience. Location is Slough, UK, with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England and hold a professional social work qualification.
• Significant demonstrable experience in safeguarding and family support.
• Experience handling Priority 1 and 2 child protection referrals.

Responsibilities

• Respond to urgent Priority 1 and 2 child protection referrals to safeguard children.
• Gather information, assess and prioritise decisions under Children Act S47.
• Carry out assessments for children who have been sexually abused or who display sexually abusive behaviour.
• Work to secure permanency in family settings via community care, court, or adoption.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Assessment & safeguarding

Education

Professional social work qualification

Job description

At Slough Children First we offer exceptional support, flexible working and a chance to do things differently. We are proud to have created a place where social workers can flourish. Our young people are looking for social workers who are down-to-earth, honest, approachable and who can be themselves. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

As a senior social worker within our Safeguarding and Family Support Service, you will respond to urgent Priority 1 and 2 child protection referrals with the aim of keeping children and young people safe from the risk of significant harm. You will gather information, assess and prioritise all decisions about the most appropriate response under S47 of the Children Act. You will carry out assessments on children and young people who have been sexually abused, as well as those who use sexually abusive behaviour. You will work to secure permanency within the family, either in the community or through court processes. The most vital aspect of your role is to help make the child’s journey as smooth and safe as possible, whether that’s through PLO, court, adoption and post adoption and to prevent a “cycle” of being in and out of care.

For this role, you will need to be a Social Work England registered social worker with a professional social work qualification, or equivalent, and possess significant demonstrable experience.

We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the office.

If You’re Looking For a New Challenge And Want To Be Part Of An Exciting Journey To Turn Children’s Services Around In Slough, Then Come And Join Us. In Return, We Can Offer You

• Training and development opportunities
• Agile working supported by technology
• Flexible working policies
• Friendly working environment and great colleagues.

Slough is one of the UK’s most diverse and well‑connected towns, offering a vibrant place to live and work just outside London. Ongoing regeneration and investment have enhanced local amenities, public spaces and employment opportunities, while the cost of living remains more affordable than central London. With direct trains to Central London in under 20 minutes and excellent road links via the M4, M25 and M40, Slough is an accessible and welcoming location to build your career.

Our Values and Commitment

We are driven by our vision to ensure Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving children and young people. Our work is guided by strong values — being child focused, honest and respectful, improving constantly, looking ahead, and delivering together.

We are looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference. In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, learning and care truly matter.

Senior Social Worker - S&FS (permanent)

Observatory House, 25 Windsor road, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom

SL1 2EL

£52,277-£57,509 (incl. LW & market supplement) per year

Permanent - Full-time

Closing date: 27/09/2026

Job reference: DR1631923ObsSSWS

Documents

Senior Social Worker Job Description & Person Spec April 2021.docx

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