Child Protection Social Worker Safeguarding & Family Support

Positive Futures; Swindon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Positive Futures in Swindon is seeking a safeguarding practitioner to protect children and support families. You will conduct assessments, lead casework, and collaborate with schools, police and health services to safeguard children.

The role involves home visits, creating safeguarding plans, facilitating court reports when required, and promoting family resilience. A compassionate, evidence-based approach is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in child protection safeguarding roles.
• Ability to assess risks and needs for families and children.
• Experience coordinating with multi-agency professionals.

Responsibilities

• Identify children at risk and contribute to safeguarding plans.
• Conduct home visits to assess safety and living conditions.
• Manage caseloads and maintain case records with accuracy.
• Prepare reports and provide information for care proceedings when required.
• Collaborate with schools, police, healthcare and safeguarding agencies.
• Support families to improve parenting capacity and positive outcomes.
• Develop and monitor risk and permanence plans.

Skills

Child protection

Assessments

Case management

Safeguarding plans

Home visits

Multi-agency working

Court proceedings

Family support

Risk management

Permanence planning

Job description

Positive Futures in Swindon is seeking a safeguarding practitioner to protect children and support families. You will conduct assessments, lead casework, and collaborate with schools, police and health services to safeguard children.

The role involves home visits, creating safeguarding plans, facilitating court reports when required, and promoting family resilience. A compassionate, evidence-based approach is essential for success in this position.