We are recruiting on behalf of a Client in Swindon for a Qualified Social Worker, specifically working in Family Safe Guarding.
This is being recruited on a temporary basis.
Provisional start date: 27th October 2025.
Working hours: 35 hours per week. 09:00 - 16:00
As a Qualified Social Worker, you will be responsible for the following:
* Undertake comprehensive assessments including parenting assessments in a timely way to inform development of outcome focused care plans with Children and their Families.
* Undertake care proceedings within the court, both private and public Initiate and complete within court timescales and achieve permanency plans for children including adoption.
* Understand and respond to complexity of risks and are required to evidence on records, including providing analysis of their interventions with children and families
Knowledge & Experience Essential for success:
* Social Care Qualified Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration and a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualified experience within Children’s Services, ideally Family Safeguarding or similar statutory teams.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake comprehensive and analytical assessments, including parenting assessments, within required timescales.
* Confident in managing care proceedings (both public and private law) and experienced in preparing clear, evidence-based court reports and statements.
* Skilled in developing and implementing outcome-focused care plans that promote the safety and wellbeing of children and families. Strong understanding of child protection legislation, thresholds, and permanency planning, including adoption pathways.
* Proven ability to analyse complex family situations, assess risk, and make sound, evidence-based decisions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to record and present information clearly and concisely.
* Effective team player with the ability to work collaboratively within a pod structure, supporting colleagues and contributing to shared learning. Committed to reflective practice, continuous professional development, and maintaining high professional standards.
Working hours:
35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Swindon
Salary and Benefits:
Pay rate: £31.22 Per hour