Social Worker - Support & Safeguarding - Wiltshire

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 103,320,000 - 110,208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Free priority parking

Wellbeing support services

Bath University partnerships

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment is seeking two experienced Social Workers to join Wiltshire Council's Support & Safeguarding Team South, based in Salisbury. The role covers children and families from assessment through to permanence, with safeguarding at the core of practice.

The position offers £40 per hour for 37 hours per week, with flexible hybrid working and free priority parking. You will join a busy, supportive team and contribute to learning and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding children services is required.
• Ability to assess and lead Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Capability to manage complex caseloads and collaborate with families and partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children from assessment through to permanence.
• Complete assessments and lead Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Work with families to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
• Support legal planning and court work where required.
• Work alongside Family Keyworkers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Receive regular reflective supervision and support from experienced managers.

Skills

Caseload management

Child in Need experience

Child Protection experience

Assessment skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Job description

Social Worker - Support & Safeguarding Team South

Salisbury, Wiltshire
£40 per hour
37 Hours per Week
Flexible Hybrid Working Available
Free Priority Parking

Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for 2 experienced Social Workers to join Wiltshire Council's Support & Safeguarding Team South.

Based in Salisbury, this busy and supportive safeguarding team works with children and families from assessment through to permanence. Working within Wiltshire's "One Journey" model, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and families throughout their journey, ensuring the right support is in place at every stage.

The Role

• Manage a caseload of children from assessment through to permanence.
• Complete assessments and lead Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Work with families to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
• Support legal planning and court work where required.
• Work alongside Family Keyworkers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Receive regular reflective supervision and support from experienced managers.

What's on Offer?

• £40 per hour
• Flexible hybrid working
• Protected caseloads using a case weighting tool
• Free priority parking in central Salisbury
• Permanent and supportive management team
• Dedicated business support
• Wellbeing and secondary trauma support services
• Learning and development opportunities through Bath University partnerships

Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Experience within Children's Safeguarding services
• Strong assessment, Child in Need and Child Protection experience
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively with families and partner agencies

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.