At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and build relationships with children and families in need.
- Company: Swindon Borough Council, offering strong support and a collaborative environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salaries, hybrid working, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Strong focus on career progression and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive work culture.
- Qualifications: Recognised Social Work qualification and experience in Children's Social Care.
The predicted salary is between 45091 - 51356 £ per year.
Social Worker/Advanced Social Worker - Assessment Team
Salary: £45,091 Social Worker / £50,269 Experienced Social Worker / £51,356 Advanced Social Worker
Pro Social Partners are proud to be working in partnership with Swindon Borough Council to recruit Social Workers at all levels to join their Assessment Teams.
Swindon pays some of the strongest social work salaries outside London, with clear fixed pay points at each grade, so practitioners know exactly what their experience is worth from day one.
The Role
- Undertake timely child and family assessments in response to new referrals and contacts.
- Analyse risk, need, and protective factors to inform proportionate next steps.
- Complete section 47 enquiries alongside partner agencies where required.
- Build rapid, purposeful relationships with children and families at the front door.
- Make clear, defensible recommendations for step-up, step-down, or closure.
- For Experienced and Advanced Social Workers: provide guidance, mentoring, and support to less experienced colleagues.
About You
- A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
- Post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care.
- 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 Swindon Borough Council?
- Among the strongest social work salaries outside London, up to £51,356.
- Clear, transparent pay points at every grade.
- Supportive leadership and a strong culture of reflective supervision.
- Excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities.
- Hybrid working arrangements and a genuine commitment to work–life balance.
Location: Swindon | Salary: £45091 - £51356 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 14/08/2026
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SOCIAL WORKER/ADVANCED SOCIAL WORKER - ASSESSMENT TEAM in Swindon 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.
