Slough Children First
Senior Social Worker - S&FS (permanent)
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About Us
At Slough Children First we offer exceptional support, flexible working and a chance to do things differently. We are proud to have created a place where social workers can flourish. Our young people are looking for social workers who are down-to-earth, honest, approachable and who can be themselves. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a senior social worker within our Safeguarding and Family Support Service, you will respond to urgent Priority 1 and 2 child protection referrals with the aim of keeping children and young people safe from the risk of significant harm. You will gather information, assess and prioritise all decisions about the most appropriate response under S47 of the Children Act. You will carry out assessments on children and young people who have been sexually abused, as well as those who use sexually abusive behaviour. You will work to secure permanency within the family, either in the community or through court processes. The most vital aspect of your role is to help make the child’s journey as smooth and safe as possible, whether that’s through PLO, court, adoption and post adoption and to prevent a ‘cycle’ of being in and out of care.
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Requirements
For this role, you will need to be a Social Work England registered social worker with a professional social work qualification, or equivalent, and possess significant demonstrable experience.
Work Arrangement
We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the office.
Why Join Us?
If You’re Looking For a New Challenge And Want To Be Part Of An Exciting Journey To Turn Children’s Services Around In Slough, Then Come And Join Us. In Return, We Can Offer You
- Training and development opportunities
- Agile working supported by technology
- Flexible working policies
- Friendly working environment and great colleagues.
About Slough
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.
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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!
Job Details
Senior Social Worker - S&FS (permanent)
Location: Observatory House, 25 Windsor road, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom SL1 2EL
Salary: £52,277-£57,509 (incl. LW & market supplement) per year
Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time
Posted: today
Closing date: 02/08/2026
Job reference: DR1631923ObsSSWS
Documents
- Senior Social Worker Job Description & Person Spec April 2021.docx
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