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Social Worker

Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Location:

Swindon - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 29 October 2026 (3 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 26 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Social Worker - Positive Futures Team Contract Opportunity

Location: Swindon

Rate: 32.09 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: Length to Be Confirmed

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working

2 Days Per Week in the Office
Remaining Days Remote/Flexible

DBS: Enhanced DBS Required

Registration: Social Work England Registration Required

Pay: Bi-Weekly

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Positive Futures Team within a Local Authority. This position is ideal for a committed professional passionate about making a positive impact on children young people and families through strengths-based social work. You will manage a varied caseload perform assessments devise plans and implement interventions in line with statutory responsibilities and best practice standards. Working closely with children families carers and partner agencies your focus will be on safeguarding risk reduction and promoting sustainable positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee a caseload with varying levels of complexity and risk.
Conduct assessments adhering to statutory and safeguarding guidelines.
Engage with children families and carers to identify needs and develop support strategies.
Plan implement and review interventions in compliance with legislation and local protocols.
Address Child in Need Child Protection Looked After Children and safeguarding responsibilities as required.
Ensure childrens and families perspectives are integral to assessments and decision-making processes.
Prepare comprehensive assessments reports and case documentation.
Maintain precise records using electronic case management systems.
Collaborate with:

Education Services
Health Professionals
Police
Housing Services
Voluntary and Community Organisations
Other Multi-Agency Partners

Contribute to safeguarding decisions and risk evaluations.
Promote partnership collaboration and information sharing to improve outcomes.
Participate in supervision training and professional growth activities.
Support service development and enhance team performance.

Essential

Requirements

Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker (Degree DipSW CQSW or equivalent).
Current registration with Social Work England.
Enhanced DBS Certificate.
Completion of ASYE if applicable.
Experience in Childrens Social Care.
Strong understanding of:

Children Act 1989
Working Together to Safeguard Children
Child Protection
Children in Need Processes
Care Planning and Safeguarding Frameworks

Expertise in strengths-based social work practice.
Proficient in assessment analysis and report writing.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work autonomously.
Excellent communication and relationship-building capabilities.
Familiarity with social care case management systems and Microsoft Office.

Desirable

Experience in Child Protection Assessment Safeguarding or Positive Futures Services.
Experience within a Local Authority Childrens Services environment.
Understanding of multi-agency safeguarding practices.
Knowledge of local safeguarding partnership arrangements.

Whats on Offer

32.09 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Length to Be Confirmed
Hybrid Working
2 Days Per Week Office Attendance Required
Free On-Site Parking
Enhanced DBS Required
Social Work England Registration Required
Bi-Weekly Pay
Opportunity to work in a supportive Childrens Services environment.
Diverse caseload with opportunities for professional development.
Collaborative multi-agency working and safeguarding practice.
Flexible working arrangements with a combination of office and home working.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience as a Social Worker Childrens Social Worker Safeguarding Social Worker Assessment Social Worker Child Protection Social Worker Family Support Social Worker Children in Need Social Worker or Positive Futures Social Worker.

Required Skills:

Essential Requirements Qualified Social Worker (Degree DipSW CQSW or equivalent). Current Social Work England Registration. Enhanced DBS Certificate. Evidence of completion of ASYE where applicable. Experience working within Childrens Social Care. Strong understanding of: Children Act 1989 Working Together to Safeguard Children Child Protection Children in Need Processes Care Planning and Safeguarding Frameworks Understanding of strengths-based social work practice. Excellent assessment analytical and report-writing skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently. Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Experience using social care case management systems and Microsoft Office applications. Desirable Requirements Experience within Child Protection Assessment Safeguarding or Positive Futures Services. Experience working within a Local Authority Childrens Services environment. Experience of multi-agency safeguarding practice. Knowledge of local safeguarding partnership arrangements. Whats on Offer 32.09 per hour (Umbrella) Contract Length to Be Confirmed Hybrid Working 2 Days Per Week Office Attendance Required Free On-Site Parking Enhanced DBS Required Social Work England Registration Required Bi-Weekly Pay Opportunity to work within a supportive Childrens Services environment. Varied caseload with opportunities for professional development. Collaborative multi-agency working and safeguarding practice. Flexible working arrangements with a blend of office and home working. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Social Worker Childrens Social Worker Safeguarding Social Worker Assessment Social Worker Child Protection Social Worker Family Support Social Worker Children in Need Social Worker or Positive Futures Social Worker.

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