Company: Swindon Borough Council
Location: Swindon
Job Description:
Social Workers, Assessment & Child Protection Team
Ref: RNR002678-7
Salary: Qualified £45,091, Experienced £50,269 and Advanced £51,356 p.a. plus benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week – flexible working discussed
Overview
This is a place where your work matters. Every conversation, visit, and decision can change a child’s life.
In Swindon, we focus on supporting families early, working together, and keeping children safe without losing meaningful connections.
Responsibilities
- Carrying out statutory assessments and child protection enquiries
- Building relationships with children, families and partners
- Creating clear, effective plans that make a real difference
- Supporting families to create safer, more stable futures
- Working within a pod structure with strong team support and shared responsibility during duty weeks
What makes this different
- Manageable caseloads
- Monthly reflective supervision
- A genuinely supportive team culture
- Clear pathways for progression
- Opportunity to do good work and keep developing
Qualifications
- A social work qualification and Social Work England registration
- A strong, child-centred approach
- Ability to build trust with families in difficult situations
- Confidence in assessment, planning and decision-making
- Fluency in English (required for Part 7 of Immigration Act)
Benefits
- Relocation allowance up to £8,000 (eligibility criteria applies)
- Competitive salaries
- Free car parking at central Swindon campus
- Easy commuter links to many locations
Equality and Inclusion
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, including disabled people and people from ethnic minorities.
Closing Date
16th June 2026
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Posted: June 1st, 2026