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-p...