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Senior Social Worker - Looked After Children
Job Posted: 18 days ago
Salary: £ 49,467 - 54,537 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Slough, Berkshire
Expire in: 9 days
Job Description
Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding & Family Support
📍 Location: Slough
💰 Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
🕓 Full-Time | Permanent | Flexible & Hybrid Working Available
📅 Apply via Social Personnel – proud recruitment partner to Slough Children First
Make a Real Difference with Slough Children First – In Partnership with Social Personnel
At Social Personnel, we’re proud to be working directly with Slough Children First to recruit passionate, experienced social workers who want to help build safer, stronger futures for children and families.
Slough is a local authority that’s doing things differently — investing in its teams, embracing flexible working, and giving social workers the trust and autonomy they deserve. If you're looking for a role where your voice matters and your practice is truly valued, this could be your next big step.
About the Role – Senior Social Worker, Safeguarding & Family Support
In this key frontline role, you’ll be part of the Safeguarding and Family Support Service, responding to urgent child protection referrals and carrying out meaningful assessments and interventions that keep children safe from harm.
You’ll work with families in complex situations, including sexual abuse cases and court proceedings, and play a vital part in helping children find long-term safety — whether that’s with their families or through care planning.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Leading responses to child protection referrals (Priority 1 & 2)
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Undertaking Section 47 investigations and risk assessments
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Managing complex safeguarding cases, including sexual abuse
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Supporting permanence planning through PLO or court proceedings
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Building relationships with families to support sustainable change
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Working closely with multi-agency partners for effective safeguarding
What You’ll Need
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Social Work England registration
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A professional social work qualification (or equivalent)
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4+ years of post-qualification experience
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Deep understanding of safeguarding procedures and legislation
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Strong report-writing and risk management skills
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A current UK driving licence and access to a car (preferred)
Why Join Slough Children First?
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Flexible and hybrid working options
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Excellent support from approachable leadership
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Generous holiday and pension package
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Genuine investment in your professional development
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Wellbeing resources and reflective supervision
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A culture where social work is respected and nurtured
How to Apply – We Make It Simple
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