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About the Role

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care, Safeguarding and Family Support Services, supporting children and families across a range of statutory interventions.

This is a varied and rewarding role, working across Children in Care and safeguarding pathways to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.

You will manage a caseload involving assessment, safeguarding and care planning, working within statutory frameworks to support children, families and placements effectively.

The role offers a balanced hybrid working model, with a mix of home working and office-based collaboration across key sites in Telford.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload across Children in Care and safeguarding services
• Undertake assessments and interventions to support children and families
• Deliver statutory responsibilities in line with legislation and safeguarding procedures
• Develop and review care and support plans to ensure positive outcomes
• Build effective relationships with children, families and carers
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated support
• Maintain accurate, high-quality case records and reports

Why Join Telford & Wrekin?

• Flexible hybrid working model
• Opportunity to work across CIC and safeguarding pathways
• Supportive environment within a well-structured service
• Short-term contract with immediate impact
• Competitive capped rate

Experience/Skills

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification
• Are registered with Social Work England
• Have experience in Children in Care and safeguarding services
• Are confident managing statutory caseloads and complex cases
• Have strong assessment, analytical and communication skills
• Can work effectively within a multi-agency environment

If you're an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and flexible local authority, we'd love to hear from you.