Social Worker - Child & Family Safeguarding (Hybrid)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Free On-Site Parking

Bi-Weekly Pay

Professional Development

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Positive Futures Team in a Local Authority setting. The role focuses on safeguarding children, risk reduction and fostering sustainable positive outcomes through strengths-based practice.

You will manage a diverse caseload, perform assessments, devise plans and implement interventions in line with statutory responsibilities and best practice standards, collaborating with multi-agency partners.

Qualifications

• Evidence-based social work practice.
• Strong assessment and report writing abilities.
• Experience in Children’s Social Care is essential.
• Knowledge of Together to Safeguard Children and safeguarding frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a varied caseload with different risk levels.
• Conduct statutory assessments and prepare plans.
• Engage with children, families and carers to identify needs.
• Develop and review interventions in line with legislation.
• Contribute to safeguarding decisions and risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate records using case management systems.
• Collaborate with Education, Health, Police, Housing, and voluntary services.
• Participate in supervision and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Assessment Skills

Autonomous Work

Relationship Building

MS Office

Education

Degree in Social Work

CQSW/DipSW or equivalent

Tools

Social Care IT Systems

MS Office

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Positive Futures Team in a Local Authority setting. The role focuses on safeguarding children, risk reduction and fostering sustainable positive outcomes through strengths-based practice.

You will manage a diverse caseload, perform assessments, devise plans and implement interventions in line with statutory responsibilities and best practice standards, collaborating with multi-agency partners.