Social Worker - Support & Safeguarding - Wiltshire
Wiltshire, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
Social Worker - Support & Safeguarding Team South
Salisbury, Wiltshire
£40 per hour
37 Hours per Week
Flexible Hybrid Working Available
Free Priority Parking
Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for 2 experienced Social Workers to join Wiltshire Council's Support & Safeguarding Team South.
Based in Salisbury, this busy and supportive safeguarding team works with children and families from assessment through to permanence. Working within Wiltshire's "One Journey" model, you'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children and families throughout their journey, ensuring the right support is in place at every stage.
The Role
- Manage a caseload of children from assessment through to permanence.
- Complete assessments and lead Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
- Work with families to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
- Support legal planning and court work where required.
- Work alongside Family Keyworkers as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Receive regular reflective supervision and support from experienced managers.
What's on Offer?
- £40 per hour
- Flexible hybrid working
- Protected caseloads using a case weighting tool
- Free priority parking in central Salisbury
- Permanent and supportive management team
- Dedicated business support
- Wellbeing and secondary trauma support services
- Learning and development opportunities through Bath University partnerships
Requirements
- Social Work England registration
- Experience within Children's Safeguarding services
- Strong assessment, Child in Need and Child Protection experience
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively with families and partner agencies
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Wiltshire, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
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