social worker - safeguarding.

Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker to join their frontline children's services team, working to protect and support vulnerable children and young people.

This is a key role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children at risk, requiring a confident practitioner with strong assessment and risk management skills.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

• Hold a caseload of children subject to safeguarding concerns, including Child Protection and Child in Need plans

• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments, and direct work with children and families

• Develop and implement outcome-focused care and safety plans

• Liaise effectively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes

• Prepare and present reports for case conferences, reviews, and, where necessary, court proceedings

• Keep accurate and timely case records on the council's systems

🔹 Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

• At least 2 years' post-qualifying experience in safeguarding or child protection

• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance

• Ability to manage complex cases and work to tight deadlines

• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain)

• Car driver with access to own vehicle preferred

🔹 Benefits:

• Competitive rate of £33.30 per hour (Umbrella)

• Hybrid working arrangements

• Supportive management and regular supervision

• Weekly payroll and dedicated recruitment support

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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