Social Worker / Senior Social Worker – Support & Safeguarding Team

💰 Experienced Social Worker: £45,841- £48,036 per annum (Inclusive of 15% market supplement)
💰  Advanced Social Worker: £49,264 - £51,854 (Inclusive of 15% market supplement) 
📍Locations (Chippenham or Trowbridge) 
📋 Permanent | Full Time

Make a Lasting Difference for Children and Families in Wiltshire

Liquid Personnel is delighted to be recruiting for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join Wiltshire Council's highly regarded Support & Safeguarding Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a local authority that is committed to delivering relationship-based practice, empowering families, and achieving the best possible outcomes for children. You'll be part of a supportive and ambitious service where your professional judgement is valued, your wellbeing is prioritised, and your development is actively encouraged.

The Role

As a member of the Support & Safeguarding Team, you'll work with children and families who require longer-term support, intervention, and protection.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a diverse caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law cases
• Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families to create sustainable change
• Undertaking assessments, care planning, and direct interventions to safeguard children
• Working closely with partner agencies to deliver effective multi-agency support
• Contributing to court work and statutory processes where required
• Supporting children to remain safely within their families wherever possible

Why Join Wiltshire?

✨ Supportive and experienced management teams
✨ Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
✨ Excellent learning, development, and progression pathways
✨ Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions
✨ Manageable caseloads and strong peer support
✨ Generous annual leave and pension scheme
✨ Relocation support available for eligible candidates
✨ A culture focused on staff wellbeing and professional growth

About You

We're looking for passionate and dedicated practitioners who are committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

You'll need:

✔ Social Work England registration
✔ A recognised Social Work qualification
✔ Completion of ASYE
✔ Experience within Children's Social Care, safeguarding, or family support services
✔ Strong assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills
✔ A commitment to high-quality, child-centred practice
✔ Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Take the Next Step

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with a local authority that invests in its people and puts children at the heart of everything it does, we'd love to hear from you.

📧 Daryl.Jackson@liquidpersonnel.com
📞 0203 319 3129

Apply today and help Wiltshire's children and families build safer, brighter futures