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Experienced Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Location: Swindon
Rate: £42.00 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Locum - 12-month placement
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office

Caritas Recruitment is looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding service in Swindon.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking for a longer-term locum placement within a service focused on safeguarding children, supporting families and achieving positive, sustainable change.

Why consider this role?£42.00 per hour Umbrella12-month Family Safeguarding placementHybrid working - 2 days per week in the officeUp to £150 per week towards travel and accommodation costs for eligible agency placementsFree on-site parkingSupportive working environment with a strong focus on effective safeguarding practiceThe Role

As an experienced Social Worker, you will:

Manage a complex and varied children's social work caseload independently.Work directly with children, young people and their families, keeping the child's safety and welfare at the centre of your practice.Undertake detailed assessments of need, risk and harm, with a particular focus on parental capacity and the ability to make sustainable change.Identify and respond effectively to indicators of risk and different forms of harm.Develop clear, SMART and child-centred plans that enable children, families and partner agencies to measure progress.Work with complex cases involving high levels of need and risk, including those potentially progressing into court proceedings or statutory care.Prepare high-quality court reports and present evidence where required.About You

You will need:

A recognised Social Work qualification: Degree, DipSW or CQSW.Current Social Work England registration.Strong post-qualifying experience within Children's Services.Proven safeguarding and child protection experience.Experience managing complex cases and completing detailed assessments.Good knowledge and experience of court proceedings.A strengths-based approach to working with children and families.

Experience working with children with disabilities, relevant postgraduate qualifications and Practice Educator experience would also be advantageous.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a well-paid, longer-term Family Safeguarding opportunity in Swindon, I'd love to hear from you.

Lisa Hallinan
Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076

Location: Hampshire (Multiple Locations Available)
Rate: Up to £42 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Locum (Ongoing Assignment)

Caritas Recruitment is currently supporting Hampshire County Council in the recruitment of experienced Senior Social Workers to join their Family Help & Safeguarding Teams across Hampshire.

Opportunities are available in:

BasingstokeAndoverFareham & GosportAltonHavantWinchesterFarnboroughTottonAbout the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within Hampshire's innovative Family Help model, supporting children and families through both Early Help and Children in Need services.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will:

Manage a varied caseload across Family Help and SafeguardingCo-work cases alongside Family PractitionersBuild strong relationships with partners and local community servicesUndertake assessments of risk, need and protective factorsComplete child-focused assessments and plansWork within statutory safeguarding frameworks to protect vulnerable children and young peopleParticipate in multi-agency meetings and joint assessmentsReview support plans and interventions to ensure positive outcomes for familiesWhat We're Looking ForQualified Social Worker with Social Work England registrationChildren's Social Work experience within Safeguarding, CIN, CP or Family SupportSound knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding practiceStrong assessment, analytical and relationship-building skillsAbility to work effectively within a multi-agency environmentWhat's on Offer?Up to £42 per hourOngoing locum assignment9-day working fortnightDedicated Personal Assistant support to reduce admin pressuresHybrid working and flexible arrangementsHybrid tablet device for agile working5 personal development days per yearAccess to permanent opportunities as they become availableSupportive management and career development opportunities

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment

[email protected]
07469 676076

Specialists in Qualified Social Work Recruitment across England and Wales

The RoleComplete Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children workUndertake assessments, care planning and statutory visitsManage a diverse caseload of children and families requiring safeguarding interventionWork collaboratively with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomesPrepare high-quality reports for court, reviews and other statutory meetingsDevelop effective relationships with children, young people and families to support sustainable changeRequirementsA recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)Registration with Social Work EnglandA minimum of 3 years' permanent post-qualified experience within Children's ServicesExperience within Family Safeguarding, Child Protection, CIN or Assessment teamsStrong assessment, report writing and court work skillsFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)Why Work With Davina & Caritas?23 years of recruitment experience, offering calm, knowledgeable guidance throughout your job search.Straightforward and honest advice with a focus on finding roles that genuinely fit your skills, values and lifestyle.No pressure recruitment - clear communication, realistic information and ongoing support before, during and after placement.Backed by Caritas Recruitment's trusted reputation, strong compliance processes and long-standing local authority partnerships across England and Wales.What You Can Expect

About the RoleKey ResponsibilitiesUndertake initial and core assessments in line with the Assessment FrameworkDevelop effective care plans and tailored support packagesCarry out statutory duties for children looked afterManage cases involving children on Care and Support Protection PlansSupport children on Care and Support PlansParticipate in and manage care proceedingsAccurately input and maintain records on CareFirstWork in line with Wales Safeguarding Procedures and Child Care ProceduresUndertake any additional tasks as required within the serviceWhat We're Looking ForQualified Social Worker with Social Care Wales registrationExperience in children's safeguarding and statutory workStrong assessment, planning and court work experienceAbility to manage complex caseloads effectivelyKnowledge of Welsh safeguarding frameworks (desirable)Why Work With Me & Caritas23 years' recruitment experience - calm, informed guidance you can trustStraightforward, honest approach - no pressure, no hard sellReal insight into teams, culture and caseloadsAccess to exclusive roles not widely advertised through trusted relationshipsReferral BonusLet's Talk

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