Social Worker – Support & Safeguarding West

Wiltshire Council | £42 per hour

Initial contract until the end of January | Full-time | Hybrid working

Hoop Social Work is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join Wiltshire Council’s Support and Safeguarding West 1 Team, based at County Hall in Trowbridge.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive, well-established team working with children, young people and families across Wiltshire, from early help through to permanence.

 

About the team

Wiltshire Council’s West Support and Safeguarding Service is committed to helping children and families thrive. The team benefits from a stable management structure, with a Team Manager and Assistant Team Managers providing regular, reflective supervision and strength-based support.

You will also benefit from a multidisciplinary approach, with key workers available to co-work cases alongside you as the lead Social Worker, as well as dedicated business support.

The service places a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, offering additional support to help reduce the impact of secondary trauma. Through its teaching partnerships with the University of Bath, there are also opportunities to access learning, masterclasses and professional development.

 

The role

Wiltshire Council operates a ‘one journey’ model, meaning you can remain involved with a child and their family from the initial referral right through to permanence, where required.

You will work with children and families with a range of needs, undertaking assessments, managing safeguarding concerns and supporting positive outcomes through effective planning and intervention.

The successful candidate will benefit from protected casework, supported by a case-weighting tool, helping to ensure workloads are managed appropriately.

 

Key responsibilities

• Undertake referral and assessment work with children, young people and their families.

• Lead on Child in Need and Child Protection plans, ensuring children’s needs and safety remain central.

• Assess risk, identify needs and develop effective plans to safeguard children and promote their wellbeing.

• Work collaboratively with families, colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

• Support legal processes where necessary to secure the safety and permanence of children and young people.

• Maintain accurate case records and deliver high-quality, child-centred social work practice.

 

Working arrangements

• Pay rate: £42 per hour, depending on experience.

• Contract: Initial contract until the end of January.

• Hours: Full-time.

• Base: County Hall, Trowbridge.

• Working pattern: Hybrid, with opportunities to work remotely from home or elsewhere across the county.

• Parking: Free priority parking is available.

• Transport: The office is next to Trowbridge train station, with convenient links to Bath and London.

 

What we’re looking for

• A recognised Social Work qualification.

• Current registration with Social Work England.

• A minimum of six months’ experience working as a registered Social Worker in the UK.

• Experience of referral and assessment work within children’s services.

• Experience leading Child in Need and Child Protection plans.

• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, procedures and statutory responsibilities.

• Strong assessment, analytical and risk-management skills.

• The ability to build positive relationships with children, families and partner agencies.

 

Essential requirements

• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

• Three years’ referencing history.

• A full driving licence and access to a car.

 

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

 

Why register with Hoop Social Work?

• Over 20 years’ experience in the social work recruitment market.

• A specialist agency based in Cardiff, recruiting across South West England and beyond.

• Access to exclusive roles and early opportunities.

• PAYE or Umbrella payroll options to suit your circumstances.

• Twice-weekly payroll.

• A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with wider team support when needed.

• Established relationships with Local Authorities and social care services across South West England and Wales.

• Earn £200 for every successful friend or colleague you refer.

• Wellbeing sessions and thoughtful extras, including birthday gifts.

• Dedicated DBS and compliance support to make the registration process as straightforward as possible.

 

Interested?

For an informal and confidential chat about this opportunity, contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work on 02922 400519.