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🌟 Join Southampton City Council – Family Safeguarding Social Worker 🌟
Location: Southampton
Rate:
  • £42 per hour LTD (inclusive of holiday pay)
  • £30.40 per hour PAYE (exclusive of holiday pay)
    Contract: Full-time, ongoing
    Start: ASAP
Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker ready to make a real impact in children's lives? Southampton City Council is seeking skilled professionals to join our Family Safeguarding Team.
🔹 About the Role: As a Social Worker in Family Safeguarding, you will hold and manage a varied caseload of children and families across the following areas:
  • Children in Need
  • Child Protection
  • Public Law Outline (PLO) / Pre-proceedings
  • Care Proceedings
You will work within a supportive and well-structured team, benefiting from reflective supervision, strong management oversight, and access to multi-disciplinary resources.
🔹 Requirements:
  • Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
  • Social Work England registration
  • Proven post-qualifying experience in children’s safeguarding
  • Strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practice
  • Confident in managing complex caseloads and working within court proceedings
🔹 What We Offer:
  • Competitive hourly rates: £42 LTD (inc. holiday pay) or £30.40 PAYE (ex. holiday pay)
  • Flexible working options
  • Stable, long-term contract
  • Supportive team culture with reflective supervision
  • Opportunities for professional development
Make a meaningful difference while working in a progressive and supportive environment.
📩 Apply now to be part of a dedicated team shaping better futures for children and families in Southampton.

Email your CV to Delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk or call 01772 208964