At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage child protection plans and build trusting relationships with families.
- Company: Join Southampton City Council's dedicated Safeguarding Team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, £2,000 retention payment, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Supportive leadership and manageable caseloads for quality social work.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying career growth.
- Qualifications: Recognised Social Work qualification and experience in safeguarding.
The predicted salary is between 41711 - 46141 £ per year.
Pro Social Partners are proud to be working in partnership with Southampton City Council to recruit Social Workers to join their Safeguarding Teams within Children's Social Care. Southampton offers city-based safeguarding practice with a competitive salary and annual retention payment, within a service that is investing in its workforce and its practice model.
Location: Southampton City Council (Hybrid working available)
Salary: £41,711 - £46,141 (dependent on experience) + £2,000 Annual Retention
Contract: Permanent
The Role
- Manage children subject to child in need and child protection plans, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
- Complete high-quality, strengths-based assessments that clearly analyse risk, need, and protective factors.
- Build purposeful and trusting relationships with children, young people, and families.
- Develop and review safety and support plans that reduce risk and promote family resilience.
- Prepare clear, analytical reports for conferences, reviews, and court where required.
About You
- A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
- Post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care, ideally in safeguarding or child protection.
- Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Confidence working with complexity, risk, and multi-agency partners.
- A clear commitment to relationship-based and strengths-led practice.
Why Southampton City Council?
- A £2,000 Annual Retention payment alongside a competitive salary.
- Supportive leadership and a strong culture of reflective supervision.
- Manageable caseloads with a focus on quality and purposeful social work.
- Excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.
- Hybrid working arrangements and a genuine commitment to work-life balance.
SOCIAL WORKER - SAFEGUARDING TEAM in Southampton employer: Pro Social Partners
As a leading employer in the social care sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. Our location offers unique opportunities for community engagement, allowing social workers to make a meaningful impact while benefiting from ongoing training and career advancement. Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to safeguarding and empowering children and families.
