Safeguarding Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated Assessment and Child Protection Team as a qualified Social Worker. In this role, you will manage a caseload of children needing statutory assessments and child protection investigations, ensuring smooth transitions and ongoing support. You will leverage your interpersonal and analytical skills to engage with children, young people, and families, while sharing your expertise with colleagues. This position offers excellent learning opportunities and the flexibility of hybrid working patterns, making it an ideal role for those passionate about child welfare and community support.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Excellent learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in Child Protection, Children in Need, or Referral & Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children requiring statutory assessments.
• Implement the Family Safeguarding Model in assessments and investigations.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Assessment Skills

Analytical Skills

Planning Skills

Direct Work Skills

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

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We are looking for a qualified Social Worker to join an Assessment and Child Protection Team.

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

About the team

You will be joining a team that implements the Family Safeguarding Model. During the week, you will be allocated a caseload of children who require a statutory assessment or child protection investigation. You will ensure smooth transitions for all children who may require ongoing support from within the local communities or Family Intervention and Support Services.

About the role

You will need a degree in Social Work and experience within Child Protection, Children in Need, or Referral & Assessment to be considered for this role. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential to engage and motivate children, young people, and their families. Effective assessment, analysis, and planning skills, along with an excellent direct work skill base and knowledge that can be shared with colleagues across the team, are necessary.

What's on offer?

• Salary up to £42,403 (Depending on Experience)
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service)
• Flexible and hybrid working patterns
• Excellent learning and development opportunities