Senior Qualified Social Worker – Safeguarding Team
📍 West Midlands
💷 £33 per hour | Agency Role | Immediate Start

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to make a lasting impact in safeguarding children and families? We’re looking for a Senior Qualified Social Worker to join a dynamic and dedicated Safeguarding Team in the West Midlands. In this vital role, you’ll assess, intervene, and advocate for children at risk — working closely with families and key partners such as the police, health professionals, and local communities to ensure the safety, stability, and well-being of every child. This is your chance to work in a supportive, fast-paced, and forward-thinking environment where early intervention and sustainable change are at the heart of everything we do.

🔍 The Role:
As part of the Safeguarding Team, you will:
Complete robust risk assessments and identify protection needs for children and families.Manage a varied and complex caseload, often involving Child Protection, CIN, and Court work.Lead safeguarding investigations, develop care plans, and drive timely interventions.Work in partnership with agencies to deliver coordinated, child-focused outcomes.Provide support and guidance to less experienced staff and social work students.Champion best practice and ensure children’s voices are central to your work.✅ About You:
We’re looking for someone with:
A Social Work degree (or equivalent) and registration with Social Work England4+ years of post-qualifying experience in children’s safeguarding and statutory workStrong knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding proceduresProven ability to build trusted relationships with families and professionalsA creative, reflective and resilient mindset – always striving for the best outcomesConfidence in multi-agency working and complex decision-makingExcellent communication, mediation and negotiation skills🌟 Why Work With Pertemps?
A dedicated consultant with access to exclusive roles across the UKHassle-free online registrationWeekly, reliable payrollReferral bonuses and incentive schemesFull compliance and admin support — so you can focus on what you do best📍 Ideal for commuters from: Birmingham, Coventry, Leicester, Derby, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Stoke-on-Trent, and surrounding areas across the Midlands.

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