Children's Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding

Our client Leicestershire County Council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team.

Main duties

• Manage complex safeguarding and child protection cases involving children and families at risk.
• Complete statutory assessments, Section 47 enquiries, and risk assessments.
• Develop, implement, and review child protection and child in need plans.
• Carry out regular home visits and ensure the child's voice is central to decision-making.
• Prepare reports for court, child protection conferences, and statutory reviews.
• Work closely with police, schools, health services, and other partner agencies.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, core groups, and safeguarding conferences.
• Initiate legal proceedings where necessary to safeguard children.
• Maintain accurate case records in line with legislation and local authority procedures.
• Support and mentor junior social workers and provide practice guidance.
• Assist team managers with complex decision-making and quality assurance.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation, policies, and professional standards.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.