Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - 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:

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  Manage complex caseloads across Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC) pathways.

  
  


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  Deliver timely assessments, care plans, and interventions that promote safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

  
  


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  Work collaboratively with families, health professionals, education providers, and partner agencies.

  
  


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  Chair CIN and core group meetings, contribute to court proceedings, and lead multi-agency safeguarding processes.

  
  


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  Mentor and supervise ASYE and student social workers, supporting reflective practice and professional growth.

  
  

What You’ll Bring:

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  Social Work England registration and post-qualified experience in safeguarding.

  
  


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  Confidence in managing high-risk cases and navigating statutory frameworks.

  
  


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  Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a child-focused approach.

  
  


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  Proficiency in case management systems (Liquidlogic, Mosaic, CareFirst, ICS) and Microsoft Office.

  
  


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

  
  

Why Join Us:

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  Up to £8,000 relocation support.

  
  


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  Paid SWE registration.

  
  


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  Generous annual leave and pension scheme.

  
  


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  Flexible working arrangements to suit you.

  
  


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  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.

If you would like to know more information, please contact [email protected] 02033193129