Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Assessment Team - Dudley

Eden Brown Synergy; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A social services agency is looking for a skilled Senior Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Assessments Team. This role offers a competitive rate of up to £38 per hour and requires expertise in child protection assessments. The agency provides a supportive team culture with hybrid working options. Ideal candidates will hold a qualification and have proven experience in children's social care, focusing on safeguarding and assessments.

Benefits

High hourly rate

Supportive team culture

Ongoing professional development

Structured supervision

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Proven experience within children's social care, particularly in assessments or safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and statutory guidance.
• Able to manage a complex caseload within statutory timescales.

Responsibilities

• Undertake timely and robust Child and Family Assessments.
• Develop and implement effective care plans.
• Work closely with families, partner agencies, and professionals.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Report writing

Education

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Job description

Senior Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Assessments Team

Location: Dudley Council (West Midlands)
Rate: Up to £38 per hour (Umbrella) - one of the highest rates across the West Midlands
Contract: Interim / Agency
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 to 3 days in the office each week

Overview

Dudley Council is looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Assessments Team.

This is a high-paying social work opportunity in the West Midlands, offering the chance to work within a supportive, forward-thinking service where you can make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

You will carry out comprehensive safeguarding assessments, manage risk effectively, and ensure children are protected from harm while receiving the right support at the right time.

Responsibilities

• Undertake timely and robust Child and Family Assessments.
• Develop and implement effective care plans in line with statutory guidance.
• Work closely with families, partner agencies, and professionals to safeguard children.
• Prepare high-quality reports and attend court when required.
• Contribute to team development, reflective supervision, and practice improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience within children's social care, particularly in assessments or safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and statutory guidance.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Able to manage a complex caseload within statutory timescales.

Benefits

• £38 p/h umbrella - one of the highest rates for social workers in the West Midlands
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Structured supervision and manageable caseloads
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Hybrid working model for better work-life balance

If you are interested in this position or know someone who is, send your CV to Mayur Rabari at m.rabari @(url removed) or call on (phone number removed)

About Eden Brown Synergy

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include:

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us
• Bonus for finding your own job
• Twice weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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