Overview
Support and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures
Join us on a rewarding journey as a Social Worker in Wiltshire, where you'll make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families.
Our Safeguarding Social Workers are pivotal in supporting Wiltshire's vulnerable children, from pre-birth to age 18. Our service received an 'Outstanding' rating from Ofsted in September 2023, with positive inspection feedback.
We operate on a patch-based model, matching families with your expertise and chosen area within the county. We prioritise flexibility, offering various work locations and hotdesking opportunities to facilitate collaboration with safeguarding teams and services.
Responsibilities
* Match families with the worker's expertise and chosen area within the county using a patch-based model.
* Collaborate with safeguarding teams and services, with flexibility in work locations and hotdesking opportunities.
* Engage in safeguarding practices to support children and families, reflecting current knowledge of child care legislation and guidance.
Qualifications
* Registered Social Worker with up-to-date knowledge of key child care legislation, guidance, and best practices relating to the protection and support of children and young people.
* Experience in completing assessments, reports, and plans for children identified as vulnerable or in need.
* Full driving licence is essential.
Other Information
We promote a culture of continuous learning, encouraging your professional growth and contributions to your peers. This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
Sponsorship
Roles eligible for sponsorship: While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.
Contact
For more details, contact Julie Haines, Team Manager, 01380 826314.
Notes
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