Social Worker - 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:

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

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

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

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

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

What You’ll Bring:

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

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

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

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

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

Why Join Us:

• Up to £8,000 relocation support.

• Paid SWE registration.

• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.

• Flexible working arrangements to suit you.

• 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 daryl.jackson@liquidpersonnel.com 02033193129