Social Workers – Assessment & Child Protection
Salary: £45,091–£51,356 p.a. + benefits
Hours: 37 per week – flexible working available
About us Swindon Borough Council is committed to delivering high‑quality services that improve the lives of children and families. We use the Family Safeguarding Model, a multi‑disciplinary approach introduced in 2022, bringing together social workers, domestic abuse practitioners, recovery workers and mental health specialists to support whole‑family needs. We also offer a strong ASYE programme through our Social Care & Leadership Academy, promoting learning, development and manageable caseloads.
About the role They are recruiting Qualified, Experienced and Advanced Social Workers to join our Assessment & Child Protection Team. The service is structured into five PODs, each led by an Assistant Team Manager. Social workers complete statutory assessments, child protection enquiries and develop plans that ensure smooth transitions for children requiring ongoing support. You’ll join a supportive, reflective team with high aspirations for children and access to regular supervision and training.
About you You must hold a Social Work degree or diploma, be registered with Social Work England, and have experience working collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies. We’re looking for motivated, ambitious practitioners who want to contribute to continuous improvement and high‑quality safeguarding practice.
Development & benefits
Access to our Social Work & Leadership Academy and CPD aligned to BASW competencies
Relocation allowance up to £8,000 (criteria apply)
Competitive salary
Flexible hybrid working for a better work - life balance
Free parking at our central Swindon campus and excellent transport links
If you would like to know more information, please contact daryl.jackson@liquidpersonnelcom 02033193129
Liquid Personnel is a specialist social work and healthcare recruitment consultancy. Founded in 2006, we are now the leading provider of agency social workers in the UK, trusted by over 150 organisations nationwide to provide exceptional agency staff.
We also specialise in the following divisions:
• Nursing - temporary and permanent nurses
• Allied Health Professionals - temporary occupational therapists and physiotherapists
• Criminal Justice - temporary prison nurses, probation officers, and youth offending officers
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- Listed in the UK's Best Medium Workplaces Awards 2013 - 2017; winners of the Laureate Award 2017, recognising that we have been ranked in the awards for 5 years in a row
- 24th in The Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies to Work For 2016
- Winners of the Best People Development Business Award and Best Back Office Support Team Award 2016 at the Institute of Recruitment Professionals Awards
- 7th fastest-growing business in the Manchester area in the Greater Manchester Fastest 50 2016
- 11th in Recruiter Fast 50 2016 rankings
- Winners of "Best Large Recruitment Agency" at the Recruitment Business Awards 2015
- Holders of Investors in People status
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) Members
- 'Disability Confident Employers'
