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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