Social Worker (all levels) - Family Safeguarding

🛡️ Social Worker / Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner – Safeguarding Team 📍 Swindon 💰 £45,091 – £51,356 (DOE) 📋 Permanent | Full Time 🚚 Up to £8,000 Relocation Package Available Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career with a local authority that truly values its workforce? Liquid Personnel is delighted to be recruiting for a Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, or Advanced Practitioner to join Swindon's dedicated Safeguarding Team . This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and ambitious service that puts children at the heart of everything it does while investing heavily in the development and wellbeing of its staff.

At Swindon, you'll be empowered to do your best work - supported by strong leadership, excellent professional development opportunities, and a team culture built on collaboration and continuous improvement. ✨ Salary up to £51,356 depending on experience ✨ Up to £8,000 relocation support ✨ Flexible and hybrid working arrangements ✨ Paid Social Work England registration fees ✨ Generous annual leave allowance ✨ Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme ✨ Comprehensive training and career progression pathways ✨ Supportive management team and regular supervision Make a Real Difference As part of the Safeguarding Team, you'll play a crucial role in protecting vulnerable children and helping families achieve lasting positive change. You'll: Manage a varied and rewarding caseload across Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC) services.

Complete high-quality assessments, care planning, and interventions that deliver meaningful outcomes. Build trusted relationships with children and families while ensuring their voices remain central to decision-making. Lead safeguarding processes, chair CIN and Core Group meetings, and contribute to court proceedings where required.

Work closely with education, health, police, and other key partners to deliver coordinated support. Support and mentor ASYE and student social workers, sharing your expertise and helping others develop.

What We'Re Looking For

We're seeking passionate and resilient practitioners who are committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families. You'll have: ✔ Social Work England registration ✔ Post-qualified experience within children's safeguarding services ✔ Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding frameworks ✔ Experience managing complex and high-risk cases with confidence and professionalism ✔ Excellent communication, assessment, and relationship-building skills ✔ Experience using systems such as Liquidlogic, Mosaic, CareFirst, or ICS ✔ Additional expertise in areas such as contextual safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, domestic abuse, or supporting asylum-seeking families would be highly advantageous Join a Service Where You Can Thrive Whether you're an experienced Social Worker looking to progress, a Senior Practitioner seeking a new challenge, or an Advanced Practitioner wanting to make a greater impact, this is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your contribution will be recognised, valued, and rewarded. Apply today and be part of a service that is transforming the lives of children and families across Swindon.

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