Social Worker - Family Safeguarding West Berkshire £6k Supplement

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding (Permanent)

Location: Newbury, West Berkshire
Salary: £34,834 – £44,075 (package up to £53,075)
Market Supplement: £6,000
Retention Payment: £3,000
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with West Berkshire Council to recruit permanent Social Workers into their Family Safeguarding service, a multi-disciplinary model working alongside adult-focused practitioners.

The Role

* Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.

* Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.

* Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.

* Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.

* Keep children's voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.

About You

* A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.

* Post-qualifying experience in children's safeguarding.

* Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.

* Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why West Berkshire Council?

* £6,000 market supplement plus £3,000 retention.

* Family Safeguarding multi-disciplinary model.

* Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.

* Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.

* A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed