Social Worker / Advanced SW - Safeguarding & Assessment | Swindon

Pro Social Partners; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Social Partners are recruiting on behalf of Swindon Borough Council for permanent Social Workers at all levels in Safeguarding and Assessment teams.

Locations: Swindon, salary ranges depending on level (SW, Experienced SW, Advanced SW). Roles include Child in Need and Child Protection work with collaboration across partner agencies.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience in Children's Social Care – roles from ASYE to Advanced Practitioner.
• Knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.
• Work with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
• Keep children's voices at the centre of assessment and planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker / Advanced Social Worker – Safeguarding & Assessment (Permanent)

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Location: Swindon, Wiltshire

Salary: £45,091 (SW) / £50,269 (Experienced SW) / £51,356 (Advanced SW)

Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with Swindon Borough Council to recruit permanent Social Workers at all levels into their Safeguarding and Assessment teams (Children with Disabilities roles also available).

The Role

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.


• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.


• Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.


• Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.


• Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.


• Experience within Children's Social Care – roles available from newly post-ASYE through to Advanced Practitioner.


• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.


• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Swindon Borough Council?

• Strong salaries at every level.


• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.


• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.


• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.