Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

<h3>Social Worker / Senior / Advanced – Safeguarding Team&nbsp;</h3> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Swindon <strong>Salary:</strong> £45,091 – £51,356 (dependent on experience) <strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent, Full Time</p> <p>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.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Manage complex caseloads across Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC) pathways.</p> </li> <li> <p>Deliver timely assessments, care plans, and interventions that promote safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.</p> </li> <li> <p>Work collaboratively with families, health professionals, education providers, and partner agencies.</p> </li> <li> <p>Chair CIN and core group meetings, contribute to court proceedings, and lead multi-agency safeguarding processes.</p> </li> <li> <p>Mentor and supervise ASYE and student social workers, supporting reflective practice and professional growth.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>What You’ll Bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Social Work England registration and post-qualified experience in safeguarding.</p> </li> <li> <p>Confidence in managing high-risk cases and navigating statutory frameworks.</p> </li> <li> <p>Strong communication and teamwork skills, with a child-focused approach.</p> </li> <li> <p>Proficiency in case management systems (Liquidlogic, Mosaic, CareFirst, ICS) and Microsoft Office.</p> </li> <li> <p>Additional training in contextual safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, domestic abuse, and working with asylum-seeking families.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Why Join Us:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Up to £8,000 relocation support.</p> </li> <li> <p>Paid SWE registration.</p> </li> <li> <p>Generous annual leave and pension scheme.</p> </li> <li> <p>Flexible working arrangements to suit you.</p> </li> <li> <p>Supportive management and extensive learning and development opportunities.</p> </li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>If you would like to know more information, please contact&nbsp;</strong><a href="mailto:daryl.jackson@liquidpersonnel.com"><strong>daryl.jackson@liquidpersonnel.com</strong></a><strong> 02033193129<br></strong></p>