OR120850 – Principal Social Worker G9 – Social Care Qualified

Job Details

Work pattern: 2 days remote, 3 days in the office
PAYE Pay Rate: £24.14 per hour

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide senior social work leadership within the Family Advice, Support and Protection Hub, ensuring timely risk assessments, effective safeguarding decisions and early identification of children and families at risk.

Typical Day Overview

  • Reviewing and assessing incoming contacts and referrals.

  • Identifying safeguarding concerns and assessing levels of risk.

  • Leading multi-agency safeguarding strategy meetings.

  • Supervising and supporting a small team of Social Workers.

  • Supporting referral allocations and authorising social work assessments.

  • Working closely with partner agencies to ensure effective safeguarding.

  • Supporting service development and improvement initiatives.

Key Skills & Responsibilities

  • Safeguarding: Strong knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures.

  • Risk Assessment: Experience assessing referrals and identifying high-risk cases.

  • Leadership: Managing, supervising and developing a small team.

  • Multi-Agency Working: Building relationships with police, health and other safeguarding partners.

  • Decision Making: Leading high-risk strategy meetings and authorising assessments.

  • Service Development: Supporting improvements and contributing to task force groups.

Essential Requirements / Qualifications

  • Qualified Social Worker with relevant Social Work degree or equivalent.

  • Current Social Work England registration.

  • Significant experience in children’s social care and safeguarding.

  • Experience completing risk assessments and managing complex referrals.

  • Experience supervising and supporting Social Workers.

  • Strong knowledge of child protection procedures and multi-agency safeguarding.

  • Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills.