Experienced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team in Swindon, Wiltshire

Job Title: Experienced Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Swindon, UK (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £42.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Experienced Social Worker within the Family Safeguarding Team in Swindon, earning £42.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, alongside a hybrid working arrangement that includes three days per week in the office and two days working from home. Join a forward-thinking Children's Services team committed to safeguarding children, supporting families, and delivering positive outcomes through high-quality, relationship-based practice.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that supports your lifestyle and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £42.00 per hour, giving you flexibility and excellent financial reward.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a blend of office-based collaboration and remote working flexibility.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training opportunities to enhance your skills and support career progression.
• Networking Opportunities: Work alongside experienced professionals across Children's Services and partner agencies.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in improving outcomes for vulnerable children, young people, and families.

What you will do

• Case Management: Independently manage a complex and varied caseload within the Family Safeguarding Team.
• Direct Work: Build effective relationships with children, young people, and families to promote safety and wellbeing.
• Assessment: Undertake comprehensive assessments of social need, risk, parental capacity, and family circumstances.
• Safeguarding: Identify risks of harm and ensure timely interventions are implemented to safeguard children.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review SMART, child-centred plans that support long-term positive outcomes.
• Court Work: Prepare and present reports, statements, and evidence for court proceedings where required.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with education, health, police, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
• Risk Management: Monitor progress and evaluate interventions to ensure risks are effectively managed.
• Professional Practice: Work in accordance with Social Work England standards and the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records and documentation.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree or Diploma in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Previous experience within Children's Services, safeguarding, and child protection teams.
• Court Experience: Knowledge and experience of Public Law Outline processes and court proceedings.
• Legislative Knowledge: Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and child protection frameworks.
• Assessment Skills: Ability to undertake complex assessments and formulate effective intervention plans.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written, verbal, and relationship-building abilities.
• Organisational Skills: Capacity to manage competing priorities and work effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Why Swindon

Swindon offers the perfect blend of modern town living and easy access to beautiful countryside. With excellent transport links to London, Bristol, and the South West, a thriving cultural scene, and a strong local community, it provides an excellent environment for both professional development and personal wellbeing. Whether you enjoy outdoor activities, shopping, dining, or family-friendly attractions, Swindon has something to offer everyone.

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