Experienced Social Worker – Family Safeguarding

Our client is seeking highly experienced Social Workers to join its Family Safeguarding Service in Swindon. The service operates a “Pod” model, with five Social Workers and one Manager per pod, designed to enhance management oversight, peer support, and high‑quality practice.

What will your responsibilities be?

Comprehensive Assessment: Undertake timely parenting and holistic assessments to inform the development of outcome-focused care plans.

Court Work: Manage both private and public law court proceedings, including the initiation and completion of cases within strict court timescales.

Permanency Planning: Achieve permanency for children, including drafting and executing plans for adoption where necessary.

Risk Analysis: Identify and respond to complex risks, providing clear, analytical evidence of interventions within children’s records.

Pod Collaboration: Work closely within a small team unit (Pod) to ensure consistent oversight and shared learning.

Qualifications and Experience:

• To be successful in this role, you must have: Social Work England registration and a recognized Social Work qualification.