Safeguarding Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker – Locality Safeguarding

Wakefield Council

Up to £35 per hour

The Role

We are looking for a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Localities Safeguarding team. This role requires an experienced practitioner to act as a key worker for a complex statutory caseload, encompassing Children in Need, Child Protection, and Children Looked After.

Using the Signs of Safety model, you will provide child-focused interventions that prioritize the safety and long-term wellbeing of young people.

Key Responsibilities

* Carry out assessments, planning, and reviews for children subject to Child Protection plans and those in care.

* Work restoratively with families to develop effective relationships and help them make informed decisions.

* Analyze complex information to support the ongoing needs of children and their carers.

* Ensure the child’s voice is central to all interventions through direct work and high-level communication.

* Collaborate with partner agencies to maintain a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to safeguarding.

* Maintain accurate digital records to ensure efficient service delivery to all stakeholders.

* Negotiate and plan a range of services and interventions within delegated responsibility levels.

Requirements

* Significant experience in a statutory safeguarding setting.

* Proficiency in the Signs of Safety framework and restorative practice.

* Advanced skills in empathy, negotiation, and multidisciplinary working.

* Active Social Work England registration and a recognized social work qualification.

Benefits

* Competitive Pay:
Earn up to £35 per hour.

* Practice Model:
Work within a stable, evidence-based framework.

* Impact: A senior role with the autonomy to shape positive outcomes for families