Job Description

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 recordings

What You’ll Need:

Social Work England Registration

Social Work Qualification

At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care

Strong Child Protection and safeguarding experience

Experience undertaking Section 17 and Section 47 investigations

Court work and pre-proceedings experience desirable

Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases

Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Social Worker – Child Protection role in Slough, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!

And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply)