Children's Social Workers (Safeguarding)

Job Introduction

Job Title: Children's Social Workers
Salary: £33,699 - £41,771 per annum, plus £4,000 market forces
37 Hours per Week
Location: Worcestershire
Team: Locality safeguarding
Permanent, Full-time
 

The Role
We are delighted to share that are in a position to offer vacancies in our Safeguarding Social work teams.

Worcestershire County Council are looking for skilled, child-focused Social Workers to join our locality safeguarding teams across Worcestershire.  You will be supported by and working within a stable, permanent management group and in teams where the culture of ‘team’ and a supportive learning environment is embedded with regular supervision, manageable caseloads, and regular team meetings. We know how important this is in achieving forward thinking and progressive social work practice where children and young people experience a great, consistent and responsive service, and our partners have trust and confidence in us. 

Safeguarding Services:
 Social Workers in the Locality Safeguarding Area are responsible for implementing child protection plans and public court proceedings. The focus of the work is supporting families to care for their children safely.

As Social Workers within the locality service you will work closely with Specialist Family Support Services, legal services and our partner agencies including police, education, health, domestic abuse and drug and alcohol services as part of a multi agency approach to safeguard and support the most vulnerable children and families within our communities.

About You
 We’re seeking a passionate, skilled and confident practitioner who:

• Will work directly with children, parents and carers to understand their experiences, wishes and feelings.
• Will work with families to manage risk and provide safety to our children and families by chairing monthly core group meetings, delivering reports for child protection conference and completing s47 enquiries where significant safeguarding concerns arise. 
• Liaise effectively with partner agencies to support safe and timely outcomes.
• Provide clear, evidence-based analysis and recommendations to assist the court and families in decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in accordance with statutory requirements and local policy.
• Contribute to service learning and development as part of a reflective and supportive team environment.
• Have a good understanding of public law work, including the types of orders the court may make (e.g. Care Orders, Supervision Order, SGO and Placement Orders), and how these impact children and families.
• Have a good understanding of permanency planning and timely decision making within proceedings to achieve good outcomes and stability for our children.
• Experience of completing holistic assessments and making and delivering recommendations from reports to inform child protection planning.

Experience of court work is highly desirable, but full training and professional support will be provided.

Why Join Us

• Work within a supportive, reflective and forward-thinking environment.
• Access high-quality training, supervision and development opportunities.
• Enjoy flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Join a service that values innovation, professional integrity, and putting children first.

For further information please contact: 

• Janine Harrod and Danielle Chute, Locality Group Managers at dchte@worcestershire.gov.uk   jharrod1@worcestershire.gov.uk 

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS): This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: 01/03/2026
Anticipated Interview Date: To be Confirmed