Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker Safeguarding (Permanent)

Location: Bracknell, Berkshire
Salary: £49,918 £53,048 (package up to £60,048)
Golden Hello: £7,000
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with Bracknell Forest Council to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker into their Safeguarding service.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.
• Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
• Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in child protection, including complex cases.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Bracknell Forest Council?

• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

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