We are seeking experienced and motivated Senior Social Workers to help drive high-quality practice within our newly established Family Help Service.
Bringing together assessment and safeguarding functions under one service, our Family Help teams work alongside children and families to provide timely, effective intervention that promotes safety, stability and long-term positive outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced practitioners who are passionate about supporting families, developing colleagues and helping shape the future of children's services.
About the Role
As a Senior Social Worker, you will hold a complex caseload involving children in need, child protection, pre-proceedings and, where appropriate, court work. You will lead high-quality assessments and interventions, ensuring that children remain at the centre of all planning and decision-making.
Alongside your casework responsibilities, you will play an important role in supporting the development of colleagues, offering guidance, coaching and professional challenge where required. You will model excellent relationship-based practice and contribute to a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement across the service.
Working closely with Team Managers and partner agencies, you will support quality assurance activities, contribute to service development initiatives and help ensure that interventions are both effective and focused on achieving sustainable change for families. You will be confident in working with complexity, managing risk and making informed decisions that safeguard children while supporting families to make lasting improvements.
About You
You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You will bring substantial experience within children's social care, including assessment and safeguarding work, and have a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policy and best practice.
You will possess excellent analytical and decision-making skills and be able to work effectively in situations involving complexity and uncertainty. You will also have experience of supporting or mentoring colleagues and be committed to promoting high standards of practice across the team. Most importantly, you will share our commitment to improving outcomes for children and helping families achieve lasting positive change.
What We Offer
This is an opportunity to help shape an innovative Family Help Service at a pivotal time in children's social care. We offer strong management support, high-quality supervision, a comprehensive workforce development programme and clear progression opportunities. In addition, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, pension provision and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to help lead practice within a service that is embracing the Families First vision and creating better experiences and outcomes for children and families.
Together, we can support families earlier, reduce risk and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. In return, we can offer you:
- Training and development opportunities
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
Slough is one of the UK’s most diverse and well‑connected towns, offering a vibrant place to live and work just outside London. Ongoing regeneration and investment have enhanced local amenities, public spaces and employment opportunities, while the cost of living remains more affordable than central London. With direct trains to Central London in under 20 minutes and excellent road links via the M4, M25 and M40, Slough is an accessible and welcoming location to build your career.
We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the office.
Our Values and Commitment
We are driven by our vision to ensure Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving children and young people. Our work is guided by strong values — being child focused, honest and respectful, improving constantly, looking ahead, and delivering together.
We are looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference. In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, learning and care truly matter.
If this reflects who you are, we would love to hear from you!
Senior Social Worker - Family Help (permanent) in Slough employer: Slough Children First
Slough Children First is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the children they serve. With opportunities for professional development and a commitment to hybrid working, you will find a fulfilling environment where your contributions make a real difference in the lives of young people. Join us in Slough, where your expertise in social work can thrive and grow within a dedicated team focused on achieving positive outcomes for families.
