Social Worker - Support & Safeguarding

Social Worker / Senior Social Worker – Support Safeguarding Team 💰 Experienced Social Worker: £45,841- £48,036 per annum (Inclusive of 15% market supplement) 💰 Advanced Social Worker: £49,264 - £51,854 (Inclusive of 15% market supplement) 📍Locations (Chippenham or Trowbridge) 📋 Permanent | Full Time Make a Lasting Difference for Children and Families in Wiltshire Liquid Personnel is delighted to be recruiting for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join Wiltshire Council's highly regarded Support Safeguarding Team . This is an exciting opportunity to join a local authority that is committed to delivering relationship-based practice, empowering families, and achieving the best possible outcomes for children. You'll be part of a supportive and ambitious service where your professional judgement is valued, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your development is actively encouraged.

The Role As a member of the Support Safeguarding Team, you'll work with children and families who require longer-term support, intervention, and protection.

Responsibilities

will include: Managing a diverse caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law cases Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families to create sustainable change Undertaking assessments, care planning, and direct interventions to safeguard children Working closely with partner agencies to deliver effective multi-agency support Contributing to court work and statutory processes where required Supporting children to remain safely within their families wherever possible Why Join Wiltshire? ✨ Supportive and experienced management teams ✨ Flexible and hybrid working opportunities ✨ Excellent learning, development, and progression pathways ✨ Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions ✨ Manageable caseloads and strong peer support ✨ Generous annual leave and pension scheme ✨ Relocation support available for eligible candidates ✨ A culture focused on staff wellbeing and professional growth About You We're looking for passionate and dedicated practitioners who are committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families. You'll need: ✔ Social Work England registration ✔ A recognised Social Work qualification ✔ Completion of ASYE ✔ Experience within Children's Social Care, safeguarding, or family support services ✔ Strong assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills ✔ A commitment to high-quality, child-centred practice ✔ Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Take the Next Step If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with a local authority that invests in its people and puts children at the heart of everything it does, we'd love to hear from you.