Southampton-Social Worker-Safeguarding Team-

Reference: 3566374202_1784011384

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

Southampton City Council

Location: Floor Basement, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY
Pay Rate: £39 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Agency

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join Southampton City Council's Safeguarding Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive team committed to safeguarding children and achieving positive outcomes for families.

Key Responsibilities

  • Undertake child and family assessments in line with statutory guidance.

  • Manage a varied caseload of children subject to Child Protection, Child in Need, and safeguarding plans.

  • Develop and implement outcome-focused care plans to ensure children's safety and wellbeing.

  • Build effective relationships with children, families, and partner agencies.

  • Attend strategy meetings, child protection conferences, core groups, and court proceedings where required.

  • Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and case recordings within statutory timescales.

  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and promote positive outcomes.

  • Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with council policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.

  • Registered with Social Work England.

  • Previous experience working within a Children's Safeguarding Team.

  • Strong assessment, risk management, and court work experience.

  • Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills.

If you're looking for your next agency opportunity with a competitive £39 per hour Umbrella rate, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact:

Sherry Saiyed
Recruitment Consultant | Eden Brown Synergy
Email: S.
Telephone: 020 8152 8935

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Southampton

Temporary

Added 14/07/2026
Reference: 3566374202_1784011384

Southampton-Social Worker-Safeguarding Team-

Southampton
Temporary

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