https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-social-worker-sheldon-phillips-ltd--7801cbe1-0591-4e00-9b00-fbe32d616582 RSS feed for Senior Social Worker at Sheldon Phillips Ltd. en-gb Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:17:45 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-social-worker-sheldon-phillips-ltd--7801cbe1-0591-4e00-9b00-fbe32d616582 https://jobs.co.uk/job/senior-social-worker-sheldon-phillips-ltd--7801cbe1-0591-4e00-9b00-fbe32d616582 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Slough | Salary: Negotiable | Type: Contract | Slough | Locum | £38+ per hour | Hybrid Working Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on protecting vulnerable children, managing risk, and supporting families through effective statutory intervention and relationship-based practice. You will work with children and families subject to Child Protection and Child in Need plans, ensuring timely assessments, robust planning, and positive outcomes for children and young people. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 assessments and enquiries Develop and review Child Protection and safeguarding plans Complete statutory visits and direct work with children and families Lead and participate in child protection conferences, core groups, and multi-agency meetings Progress cases through pre-proceedings and care proceedings where required Work closely with partner agencies including schools, health professionals, and the police Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation Maintain accurate and timely case recor... Contract