Childrens Senior Social Worker – Pledge – #OR114299

Job Description

Senior Social Worker required for Denbighshire County Council’s Children Services, working within the Pledge team on a locum basis based in Rhyl (LL18 3ND). This is a S.47-trained role delivering statutory social work to children and families, carrying a caseload of varied complexity, undertaking safeguarding investigations, risk assessments and Child Protection Case Conference reporting, and chairing meetings including Care and Support Plan reviews and Child Protection Core Groups. You will support and mentor Social Care Practitioners, work within the Wales Safeguarding Procedures 2019 and the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, and maintain accurate, timely case recording. Essential: a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW), registration with Social Care Wales as a Social Worker, and experience with complex safeguarding cases. Welsh language skills desirable (Level 1). Rate £30.50-£40.98 per hour, starting 28 September 2026. Apply now to discuss this Children Services opportunity.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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