Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Service – Swindon Borough Council

Job Description

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Service – Swindon Borough Council

We are recruiting 3 experienced Social Workers to join Swindon Borough Council’s dynamic Family Safeguarding Service. You will be working in a highly supportive and well-structured environment designed to provide the best outcomes for children and families.

About the role: As part of our Family Safeguarding Service, you will work within a pod structure (5 Social Workers + 1 Manager) to ensure effective case management, professional oversight, and regular team support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake comprehensive and timely assessments, including parenting assessments.
• Create outcome-focused care plans in collaboration with children and their families.
• Lead and manage care proceedings in both public and private court settings.
• Deliver permanency planning, including progressing to adoption where appropriate.
• Assess and manage complex risk situations with clear analysis and reporting.
• Maintain high-quality case records with detailed evidence of your interventions.

About you:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience within statutory children’s services.
• Strong experience in court work, including public law care proceedings.
• Skilled in risk assessment, safeguarding, and permanency planning.
• Effective communication and multi-agency working abilities.

What we offer:

• £46.32 per hour (Inside IR35).
• £100 per week (for candidates living 50+ miles from Swindon) towards accommodation or mileage.
• Hybrid working model with a collaborative pod structure.
• Regular reflective supervision and supportive management.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Additional Information:

• Location: Swindon Borough Council – Family Safeguarding Service.
• 37 hours per week, full-time.

Ardent Social is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation.