Senior Social Worker – Children

  • 3rd Mar 2026 Shropshire
  • Social worker – Childrens
    Location – Telford & Wrekin Council, Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Team
    Hours – 37 hours per week
    Contract – 6-month contract, Hybrid mix of home and office
    Salary – £28.55 per hour (Umbrella)

    Service Care Solutions is working on behalf of Telford & Wrekin council and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Team.This is a 6-month agency contract offering competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful impact supporting children and families across Telford.

    The Role

    As part of the Safeguarding & Family Support Team, you will:

    Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and care proceedings
    Undertake assessments, planning and direct work with children and families
    Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries
    Prepare reports for court and attend hearings where required
    Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard and promote positive outcomes for children
    Ensure all practice is compliant with statutory guidance and safeguarding proceduresRequirements
    Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW or equivalent)
    Registered with Social Work England
    Proven experience within Children’s Safeguarding / Child Protection – minimum 3 years perm in a local authority
    Strong assessment, report writing and court work experience
    Ability to manage a varied caseload effectivelyWhat’s on Offer
    £28.55 per hour (Umbrella)
    37 hours per week
    6-month contract
    Supportive team environment
    Opportunity to contribute to positive change for children and familiesIf you are an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity within a supportive safeguarding team, I would love to hear from you. You can send me through your most recent CV to (url removed) or contact me directly on (phone number removed).

    Alternatively, if you know someone who would be perfect for this role and is on the look-out for new opportunities, please do pass on my details and ask them to contact me. 
    We offer a referral bonus of £350 for every successful candidate that is referred over to us

    Job Info

  • Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Children
  • Location: Shropshire
  • Post Date: 3rd Mar 2026
  • Close Date: 3rd Apr 2026
  • Job Salary: £28.55 per hour
  • Job Hours: Full Time
  • Job Contract: Contract
  • Company: Service Care Solutions
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