Experienced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Service

Who You Are

We are seeking experienced Social Workers for our Family Safeguarding Service at Swindon Borough Council. Candidates must have 3 years of post-qualification experience in a permanent setting, be a car driver, and work in the office 3 days per week. We cannot accommodate condensed working patterns. You must reside more than 50 miles from Swindon to qualify for travel and accommodation expenses.

What the Job Involves

As a Social Worker, you will work within a pod structure for optimal management and support, consisting of 5 Social Workers and 1 Manager. Your responsibilities include undertaking comprehensive assessments, both private and public care proceedings, achieving permanency plans for children, understanding and responding to complex risks, and analyzing interventions. You will be part of an environment that values diversity and ethical practice.

Skills

• Strong safeguarding practice & legal knowledge
• Highly effective communication & professional curiosity
• Reliability, accountability & good case recording
• Strong levels of emotional resilience & safe professional boundaries
• High commitment to values, diversity & ethical practice