Child Protection Specialist

1 week ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom Austin Fraser Full time
About Us

At Austin Fraser, we are transforming the way we support children and families. Our innovative Family Safeguarding Model has driven real change in child protection since its implementation in 2022. This approach allows us to focus on supporting the whole family, ensuring children remain safely at home and within their communities.

We invest in growing talent through our Social Care & Leadership Academy. Every team member's potential is nurtured with mentoring support, manageable caseloads, reflective supervision, and high-quality training opportunities. For newly qualified social workers, our established ASYE programme provides robust support for starting their career.

We offer competitive salaries: £43,693 - £49,764 per annum. A relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is also available (eligibility criteria applies). Additionally, you will enjoy free car parking at our central Swindon campus and easy commuter links.

About the Role

We have exciting opportunities for Qualified, Experienced, and Advanced Social Workers to join our Assessment and Child Protection Team. Key responsibilities include:

  • Undertaking statutory assessments and child protection investigations during duty weeks (1 in every 5 weeks).
  • Developing tailored support plans to ensure smooth transitions for children requiring ongoing support, whether within the community or through Family Intervention and Support Services.
What We Offer

Our team offers monthly reflective supervision sessions to support your professional development. Opportunities for career growth are also available through training aligned with the BASW competencies for career progression.

About You

We are looking for passionate individuals with:

  • A degree or diploma in Social Work and full Social Work England registration.
  • A strengths-based, child-centred approach and a value-driven commitment to supporting children, young people, and families.
  • Strong assessment, analysis, and planning capabilities, coupled with an ability to share your knowledge with colleagues.


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