Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding
- Midlands
- £33.30 per hour
- Contract
- Full-time
Team: Safeguarding
Contract: Locum (12-month maternity cover)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour + 45p per mile
Location: Lifford House, Birmingham, B30 3BNContact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 |Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Birmingham Children’s Trust to recruit a Senior Social Worker for their Safeguarding Team on a 12-month secondment to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and experienced practitioner to join a team that is well-regarded for both its culture and practice standards.Based at Lifford House, this role offers a rare combination of flexibility, stability, and a genuinely supportive team environment. With a start date set for September 2025, this is an ideal opportunity to secure a long-term locum contract with one of the region’s most consistent and professional Trusts.What You Can Expect:A friendly and established team, led by a lovely, hands-on Team ManagerLifford House location – modern open-plan office with plenty of free parkingHybrid working model – maximum of 2 days per week in the officeVery flexible working – work-life balance is genuinely encouraged hereA team that values openness, stability, and professional supportClear structure and manageable caseloads, especially for a locum postDuties and Responsibilities:In this role, you will play a key part in protecting vulnerable children and promoting their welfare. Your responsibilities will include:Undertaking high-quality child and family assessments, including Section 47 investigationsLeading on and managing complex safeguarding casesPreparing clear, evidence-based reports for Child Protection Conferences and CourtParticipating in multi-agency meetings and building strong working relationships with key professionalsWorking with children who are the subject of Child Protection Plans, Child in Need Plans, and pre-proceedings/PLOEnsuring plans are child-focused, outcome-driven, and regularly reviewedMentoring and supporting less experienced colleagues when requiredMaintaining clear, timely and accurate case recordings in line with Trust proceduresParticipating fully in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing professional developmentYou will need to demonstrate confidence in decision-making, a strong grasp of risk management, and the ability to keep children at the centre of your practice at all times.Requirements:Social Work England (SWE) RegistrationA recognised Social Work qualificationMinimum of 3 years’ post-qualified experience in frontline children’s servicesStrong safeguarding and assessment skillsExperience working in multi-agency settings and court proceedingsA proactive, flexible approach to workingIf you're looking for a long-term role in a team that genuinely values its staff – and treats locums as part of the core service – this is a brilliant opportunity.Start Date: September 2025
Office Base: Lifford House, Birmingham
Working Pattern: Hybrid – up to 2 days in the officeFor more information or to apply, contact:Emily Cooper – 07745200325