Senior Social Worker - Children in Need | Leicester City

Location: Leicester City Council (Hybrid Working) Role: Senior Social Worker - Children in Need (CIN) Hourly Rate: £38.00 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Type: Locum / Agency (Full-Time)

Are you an experienced and resilient social work practitioner looking for a rewarding new contract?

Leicester City Council is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our highly supportive Children in Need (CIN) Team. We are looking for a confident practitioner who can hit the ground running, manage a varied and complex caseload, and help drive positive outcomes for children and families across the city.

If you are passionate about high-quality statutory social work and want to be part of a team that values your expertise, this is the perfect opportunity.

• Complex Casework: Hold and manage a varied caseload of complex Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases from point of allocation through to closure or step-down.

• High-Quality Assessments: Conduct robust, analytical, and timely risk and needs assessments to formulate effective care plans.

• Court Proceedings: Lead on care proceedings, including writing high-quality court statements, giving evidence in the family court, and working closely with legal teams.

• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work closely with police, health professionals, schools, and other partner agencies to ensure holistic safeguarding of vulnerable children.

• Peer Support: Act as a role model and point of guidance for newly qualified and less experienced social workers within the team.

• Qualifications: A recognized degree in Social Work (BA/MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW).

• Registration: Active and unrestricted registration with Social Work England (SWE).

• Experience: At least 3+ years of post-qualifying experience in statutory frontline children's services, with a strong background in CP and CIN.

• Court Experience: Proven experience in completing Section 47 enquiries and managing court work.

• Compliance: An Enhanced DBS (on the update service preferred) and Right to Work in the UK.

• Transport: A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.

• Highly Competitive Pay: Secure a top-tier regional rate of £38.00 per hour.

• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible working model, combining home-working with time in the office and statutory community visits.

• Supportive Culture: Benefit from visible management, regular reflective supervision, and a commitment to keeping caseloads safe and manageable.

• Career Impact: Bring your senior expertise to a local authority that values agency staff and integrates them fully into the team fabric.

Take the next step in your locum career today. If you have the experience and dedication required to excel in this senior role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now: Please submit your most recent CV detailing your statutory experience, or contact B.Sravani at for a confidential discussion about this role.

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experience

Children services

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

qualifications

college,university

education

BA in social work