Experienced Social Worker in Swindon

We are working closely alongside a local authority in Swindon to assist with the appointment of an Experienced Social Worker on a 3-month contract, highly likely to be extended at the client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £***** per hour

Swindon Borough Council is seeking skilled and resilient Experienced Social Workers to join our innovative Family Safeguarding Service. Working within a specialized "Pod" model—comprising five Social Workers and one Manager—you will benefit from high levels of management oversight and peer support. You will manage complex caseloads, utilizing a multidisciplinary approach to improve outcomes for children. This role focuses on both high-level safeguarding/court work and specific Child in Need (CiN) interventions, working alongside adult practitioners to tackle the "toxic trio" of domestic abuse, substance misuse, and mental health within the family unit.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake high-quality, timely assessments, including parenting assessments, to create outcome-focused care plans.
• Lead on both private and public law care proceedings, including drafting statements, giving evidence, and ensuring all work is completed within strict court timescales.
• Identify, analyze, and respond to complex risks, ensuring all interventions are clearly evidenced and analyzed within the child's digital record.
• For Child in Need (CiN) vacancies, work closely with adult practitioners (specializing in mental health, recovery, and domestic abuse) to provide holistic support to families.
• Actively contribute to your Pod, engaging in group supervision and supporting colleagues to optimize team performance.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work (BA, BSc, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.

Essentials:

• Minimum of 3 years PQE in a permanent social care setting (statutory frontline).
• Proven experience in managing Child Protection cases, Public Law Outline (PLO), and complex Child in Need plans.
• Demonstrable experience in the Family Court system, with a track record of achieving permanency for children.
• Must be a valid car driver with access to a vehicle for home visits and meetings.

Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at short notice. You should have the right to work in the U.K. This role requires an Enhanced DBS.

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.