Children's Social Work

Job Title: Children's Social Work
Location: Swindon
Pay Rate: £57,867 p.a. plus benefits 

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for Children's Social Worker based in Swindon. 

About Us:

Swindon Borough Council is undergoing an exciting transformation to improve service delivery and enhance the quality of life for its residents. Guided by the ambitious Swindon Plan, the council is committed to delivering better public services and processes, with the community at the heart of every decision. A key focus is reducing the number of children entering care through innovative approaches like the new adolescent offer and edge of care work, supported by strong multi-agency partnerships. The implementation of the Family Safeguarding Model in 2022 marks a significant shift in child protection, promoting a whole-system, multi-disciplinary approach that helps children remain safely within their families. This model emphasizes collaboration and community-based support. Additionally, the council invests in professional development through its expanding ASYE programme and Social Care & Leadership Academy, offering mentoring, manageable caseloads, and quality supervision. This is a great opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority making a real difference in the lives of children and families.

What will your responsibilities be? 

• Ensure children are central to assessments and planning.
  
• Amplify the voice of the child or young person in decision-making.
  
• Uphold and advocate for children's rights and responsibilities. 
  
• Operates under the Family Safeguarding Model.
  
• QAROs ensure the best care is provided when children need to be looked after.
  
• Emphasis on relationship-building, effective participation, and strengths-based approaches.
  
• Positive progress in strategic joint working, especially between Children's Services and Housing.
  
• Children's Commissioning Team is addressing service gaps and expanding accommodation options.
  
• Acknowledgement that while progress is strong, continued improvement is needed.
  
• Fast-paced and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.
  
• Be part of a team with bold ambitions to achieve excellence.
  
• Ideal for those passionate about shaping the future for children and young people.

Benefits: 

• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive salaries
• Free car parking at the central Swindon campus
• Easy commuter links to various locations
• Additional details available in the Rewards and Benefits section
• Creativity / Innovation
• Ongoing personal development
• Flexible work-life balance

Organizational Vision:

• Swindon is undergoing regeneration and transformation programs
• You'll be joining at an exciting time of change
• Employees are expected to:
  • Share knowledge
  • Influence decisions
  • Drive positive change
• The goal: a prosperous, revitalized Swindon
• Your contributions will help shape a better future—"made better with you"

Commitment to Your Development 

• You'll have access to continued professional development (CPD) opportunities.
• Training is aligned with BASW (British Association of Social Workers) competencies to support career progression.
• A dedicated academy focused on celebrating excellence in Social Work and Social Care Leadership.
• Offers a targeted framework for:
• Career development / Learning opportunities
• Demonstrates the organization's commitment to supporting, developing, and valuing professionals in the field.

Qualifications and Experience: 

 
• Social Work England registration 

• Eligible to work in the UK 

• Hold a full UK driving licence 

• Post-qualified experience 

• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work 
 
Reasonable Adjustments: 

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. 
 

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