Social Workers, Assessment & Child Protection Team

Swindon Borough Council; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Free car parking

Competitive salaries

Rewards and Benefits

Job summary

Swindon Borough Council is seeking Social Workers for the Assessment & Child Protection Team in Swindon. You will carry out statutory assessments and safeguarding enquiries, building strong relationships with children and families to create effective, protective plans.

You'll work 37 hours per week, with flexible arrangements. This role offers relocation support up to £8,000, competitive salaries, and a supportive academy for ongoing professional development and leadership pathways.

Qualifications

• A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Strong child-centred practice and ability to engage families.
• Confident in assessment, planning and decision-making.
• Committed to ongoing development and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out statutory assessments and child protection enquiries.
• Build relationships with children, families and partners.
• Create clear, effective plans to safeguard and support families.
• Work within a pod structure with team support during duty weeks.

Skills

Child-centered approach

Build trust with families

Assessment & planning

Decision-making

Curiosity and commitment to improve

Education

Social Work degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

Social Workers, Assessment & Child Protection Team

Ref: RNR002678-8

Salary: Qualified £45,091, Experienced £50,269 and Advanced £51,356 p.a. plus benefits

37 hours per week - happy to talk flexible working

This is a place where your work really matters.

Every conversation, every visit, every decision you make can change a child's life.

In Swindon, we don't lose sight of that.

Why Swindon

We're building something better here for the children who need us.

Our focus is simple. Support families earlier, work together properly, and keep children safe without losing connection to the people who matter to them.

Through our Family Safeguarding model and wider transformation work, we're reducing the need for children to come into care and strengthening support in the community.

The role

You'll be part of a supportive Assessment and Child Protection team, working with children and families at the point where it matters most.

Your work will include:

• Carrying out statutory assessments and child protection enquiries
• Building relationships with children, families and partners
• Creating clear, effective plans that make a real difference
• Supporting families to create safer, more stable futures
• You’ll work in a pod structure, with strong team support and shared responsibility during duty weeks.

What makes this different

We know social work is demanding. So we've focused on getting the basics right.

• Manageable caseloads
• Monthly reflective supervision
• A genuinely supportive team culture
• Clear pathways for progression
• This is a place where you can do good work and keep developing.

What you'll bring

• A social work qualification and Social Work England registration
• A strong, child-centred approach
• The ability to build trust with families in difficult situations
• Confidence in assessment, planning and decision-making
• You don't have to be perfect. But you do need to care, be curious, and want to keep improving.

Development

Our Social Work & Leadership Academy supports you at every stage of your career, from ASYE through to advanced practice and leadership.

We invest in your growth because better supported social workers deliver better outcomes for children.

If you're looking for a place where your work is valued, your development matters, and children are genuinely at the heart of everything we do, Swindon could be the right next step.

You must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act "for the effective performance of a customer-facing role").

Your next package

• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (eligibility criteria applies)
• Competitive salaries
• Free car parking at our central Swindon campus and easy commuter links to many locations

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.

As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.

For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon by 2030 together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.

Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.

Please see our new Swindon Plan

Your next steps

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.

For further information about the role please contact Klaire Bryan, Team Manager, email [e-mail]

We will be interviewing successful candidates throughout the campaign and reserve the right to close early, therefore early applications are encouraged.

If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email [e-mail]

Closing date: 16 September 2026