Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

🛡️ Social Worker / Senior / Advanced – Safeguarding Team Location: Swindon Salary: £45,091 – £51,356 (dependent on experience) Contract: Permanent, Full Time Are you a skilled and passionate Social Worker with a strong background in safeguarding and frontline practice? We’re looking for a dedicated professional to join our Safeguarding Team in Swindon, where you’ll play a vital role in protecting vulnerable children and supporting families through high-quality, child-centred social work.

What You’Ll Do

: Manage complex caseloads across Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC) pathways. Deliver timely assessments, care plans, and interventions that promote safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. Work collaboratively with families, health professionals, education providers, and partner agencies.

Chair CIN and core group meetings, contribute to court proceedings, and lead multi-agency safeguarding processes. Mentor and supervise ASYE and student social workers, supporting reflective practice and professional growth. What You’ll Bring: Social Work England registration and post-qualified experience in safeguarding.

Confidence in managing high-risk cases and navigating statutory frameworks. Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a child-focused approach. Proficiency in case management systems (Liquidlogic, Mosaic, CareFirst, ICS) and Microsoft Office.

Additional training in contextual safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, domestic abuse, and working with asylum-seeking families.

Why Join Us

: Up to £8,000 relocation support. Paid SWE registration. Generous annual leave and pension scheme.

Flexible working arrangements to suit you. Supportive management and extensive learning and development opportunities. Be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference.

Apply now and help shape brighter futures for children and families in Swindon.