Swindon Borough Council - Social Worker - Schools

Posted 08 April 2021
Salary £33 - £35 per hour
LocationSwindon
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceLORNA_1617884601
Contact NameLorna Burner

Job description

This contract is authorised until March 2022 and our client expects social workers to commit until this date.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to work as a Social Worker as part of a Schools Project, working with the Department for Education who are piloting the programme.

This is an innovative programme partnering closely with schools, Swindon Borough Council rated as good in its latest Ofsted Inspection in 2019, is proud to be one of only 20 Local Authorities in the Country to be able to take part in this initiative. The project will offer skilled Social Workers the opportunity to gain valuable and unique experience and skills and work in a role which will shape future services and make a real impact on the lives of young people and families across the town.

You will be based within a School setting, supporting designated safeguarding leads, and educational and pastoral colleagues in safeguarding children and young people.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.