South East England

51000 GBP Per Year

Children's Services

Permanent

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Social Worker – Safeguarding Team | Swindon Borough Council

Salary: Up to £51,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Swindon
Contract: Permanent / Full-Time

Key Highlights

Competitive salary up to £51,000 per annum
Manageable caseloads within a supportive Safeguarding service
Strong management oversight and reflective supervision
Hybrid working arrangements
Clear progression pathways and funded professional development
Opportunity to make a real impact on children and families

The Role

Swindon Borough Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Team, working with children and families where there are significant child protection concerns. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident practitioner who thrives in statutory safeguarding work and is committed to achieving positive outcomes for children.

You will manage a varied caseload of child protection and complex Child in Need work, contributing to high-quality assessments, planning, and interventions in line with statutory guidance and best practice.

About Swindon Borough Council

Swindon Borough Council is proud of its child-centred, strengths-based approach, placing children’s safety, wellbeing, and permanence at the heart of everything it does. The council is committed to supporting its workforce through strong leadership, investment in training, and a culture that values learning, collaboration, and professional curiosity.

Staff benefit from a stable management structure, realistic caseloads, and a genuine focus on staff wellbeing and retention.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection and Child in Need plans
Complete high-quality statutory assessments in line with legislation and guidance
Lead and contribute to strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and core groups
Undertake purposeful direct work with children and families to reduce risk and promote safety
Prepare clear, analytical court statements and reports when required
Work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children
Maintain accurate, timely case recordings in line with council expectations

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Proven experience working within a Safeguarding / Child Protection team
Strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills
Confident in managing risk and making defensible decisions
Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding frameworks
Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment