Locum Safeguarding Qualified Social Worker
Dudley, West Midlands
Social Worker – Family Safeguarding
Brief Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced and committed Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team at Dudley Council on a 3-month locum contract. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive, multi-disciplinary team working to protect vulnerable children and support families to make sustainable, positive change.
You will undertake high-quality assessments and interventions to ensure children are safeguarded and families receive the right support at the right time.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload including Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC) cases within the Family Safeguarding model.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop outcome-focused care plans in accordance with statutory requirements and local procedures.
- Work collaboratively with parents, carers, and partner agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions to help families reduce risk and strengthen resilience.
- Contribute to and attend child protection conferences, core groups, and statutory reviews, ensuring timely and accurate recording of all work.
- Prepare high-quality analytical reports for court, case conferences, and internal panels as required.
- Work closely with colleagues in health, education, housing, and other agencies to deliver integrated and holistic support.
- Promote a strengths-based, relationship-led approach that empowers families to achieve sustainable change.
- Participate in regular supervision, reflective practice, and training to maintain and enhance professional standards.
About You
You are a confident and reflective social worker with a passion for safeguarding children and supporting families. You bring strong assessment, communication, and analytical skills, and can balance empathy with professional authority. You thrive in a team environment and are committed to delivering effective interventions that lead to meaningful improvements in children’s lives.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Substantial post-qualified experience in statutory children’s social care, ideally within Family Safeguarding or similar safeguarding teams.
- Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and associated legislation and guidance.
- Experience in managing CIN, CP, and court work cases.
- Excellent assessment, planning, and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency framework.
- Commitment to reflective supervision, continuous learning, and best practice.
- Ability to work flexibly and manage competing priorities under pressure.
Contract & Salary
- Job Type: Locum
- Location: Dudley
- Service Area: Children’s Services – Family Safeguarding
- Contract Length: 3 months
- Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Working Pattern: Hybrid / Office-based as required
How to Apply
If you are a skilled and passionate Social Worker dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families through the Family Safeguarding model, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply using the form on the page.