Overview

Location: West Midlands
Contract: Agency / Locum
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience (Local Authority – England)

Important Requirement

Applicants must have a minimum of 3 years’ permanent experience working directly with Local Authorities in England. This experience must be clearly evidenced on the CV. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Social Workers to join a Family Safeguarding Service, with a specific focus on completing social work assessments and undertaking Section 47 enquiries for new referrals progressed from the Children’s Front Door.

You will work with children and families at the point of referral, assessing need and risk, listening to families’ voices, and identifying the most appropriate plans to ensure children’s safety and wellbeing.

About the Family Safeguarding Service

Family Safeguarding is a whole-family, strengths-based approach that supports parents and carers to create sustained change. The service brings together multi-disciplinary professionals including:

  • Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners

  • Child Practitioners

  • Drug & Alcohol Workers

  • Domestic Abuse Workers

  • Probation Officers

  • Mental Health Practitioners

The service is collaborative, supportive, and committed to achieving the best outcomes for children by working alongside families and recognising their strengths.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete Child and Family Assessments on new referrals

  • Undertake Section 47 enquiries where safeguarding concerns are identified

  • Work directly with children and families to understand risks, needs, and protective factors

  • Develop clear, child-focused, and evidence-based plans of support

  • Work closely with Targeted Early Help, Family Hubs, and partner agencies

  • Contribute to effective decision-making around next steps for families

  • Transfer cases to Family Safeguarding Social Work Teams where ongoing support is required

  • Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case recording

Essential Requirements

  • Social Work qualification (Degree / DipSW or equivalent)

  • Social Work England registration

  • Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience working directly with Local Authorities in England

  • Strong experience in assessments and Section 47 enquiries

  • Ability to produce clear, analytical, evidence-based assessments

  • Confident working within safeguarding frameworks and statutory guidance

  • Strong communication, organisation, and decision-making skills

Why Apply

  • Work within a supportive, multi-disciplinary Family Safeguarding model

  • Focus on meaningful assessment work with families at point of referral

  • Opportunity to make a direct impact on children’s safety and family outcomes

  • Competitive agency rates and ongoing opportunities

Ready to Apply?

Apply now or contact our Locum Desk for more details:

📞 0208 191 7300
🌐 www.europeanbizhealthcare.co.uk