Social Worker – Family Safeguarding | West Berkshire | £6K Supplement

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding (Permanent)

Location: Newbury, West Berkshire

Salary: £34,834 – £44,075 (package up to £53,075)

Market Supplement: £6,000

Retention Payment: £3,000

Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with West Berkshire Council to recruit permanent Social Workers into their Family Safeguarding service, a multi-disciplinary model working alongside adult-focused practitioners.

The Role

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments and direct work with children and families.
• Prepare reports and present at child protection conferences and core group meetings.
• Work closely with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes for children.
• Keep children’s voices at the centre of all assessment and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Post-qualifying experience in children’s safeguarding.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why West Berkshire Council?

• £6,000 market supplement plus £3,000 retention.
• Family Safeguarding multi-disciplinary model.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

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