Senior Social Worker – Children & Families

Company: Tripod Partners
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Location: Carisbrooke
Job Description:

Senior Social Worker – Children & Families

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight

Council: Isle of Wight Council

Contract: Temporary / Full-time

Tripod Partners are recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Children & Families service at Isle of Wight Council.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for their next challenge within a supportive local authority environment.

The Role

  • Manage a complex caseload of children and families
  • Complete statutory assessments
  • Undertake child protection work
  • Develop and review care plans
  • Assess and manage risk
  • Work directly with children, young people and families
  • Attend meetings, reviews and other statutory processes
  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies
  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive case records
  • Ensure children remain at the centre of decision-making

About You

You’ll need:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification
  • Current Social Work England registration
  • Strong Children’s Social Work experience
  • Previous Child Protection experience
  • Experience managing complex cases
  • Excellent assessment and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and report-writing skills

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Posted: September 12th, 2026