Job Description

Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting Wiltshire Council in recruiting an Experienced Social Worker to join their Support & Safeguarding Team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for children, young people and families. You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive service where professional development, wellbeing and career progression are genuinely valued.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £45,841 - £48,036 per annum (inclusive of 15% market supplement) (DOE)
• Supportive and experienced management teams
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• Excellent learning, development and progression pathways
• Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions
• Manageable caseloads and strong peer support
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• A culture focused on staff wellbeing and professional growth

About the Role

As a member of the Support & Safeguarding Team, you'll work with children and families who require longer-term support, intervention and protection. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a diverse caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law cases
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families to create sustainable change
• Undertaking assessments, care planning, and direct interventions to safeguard children
• Working closely with partner agencies to deliver effective multi-agency support
• Contributing to court work and statutory processes where required
• Supporting children to remain safely within their families wherever possible

About You

We are looking for passionate and committed social workers who are motivated to deliver excellent services for children and families.

To be considered, you will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Completion of ASYE
• Experience within Children's Social Care, safeguarding or family support services
• Strong assessment, communication and relationship-building skills
• A commitment to high-quality, child-centred practice
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Apply Now

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with a local authority that invests in its people and puts children at the heart of everything it does, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please contact: Nicole Street on 02033193113 or Nicole.Street@liquidpersonnel.com

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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