Social Worker – MASH

Our client is seeking highly autonomous and expert Social Workers to join their Children’s Services in Swindon. This role is designed for practitioners who can manage high-level risk and complex caseloads while providing mentorship and modeling best practices for the wider team.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you will:

Expert Practice: Demonstrate effective practice in complex situations, striking a critical balance between support and statutory control.

Risk Management: Assess and manage higher levels of risk, liaising confidently with a wide range of senior professionals and partner agencies.

High-Quality Reporting: Produce robust assessments and professional reports for case conferences and legal functions.

Leadership & Mentoring: Take responsibility for the practice of others by mentoring Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and supervising the work of junior staff.

Capacity Building: Work with families, communities, and voluntary organizations to build capacity and contribute insights on service provision to commissioners.

Caseload Management: Maintain a complex caseload with a high degree of professional independence and accountability.