Job Description

Are you a passionate and experienced Children's Social Worker looking to make a real difference in children's lives? Join our forward-thinking team in Southampton, where creativity, collaboration, and strong support are at the heart of everything we do.
Why work with us?
Creative and innovative practice: We encourage you to bring your professional creativity to the table, using evidence-based approaches alongside innovative solutions tailored to children's and families' unique needs.
Supportive and skilled teams: Join a dynamic team of dedicated professionals committed to quality and outcomes. We foster a positive, respectful environment where teamwork and peer support thrive.
Strong management and professional development: Our managers are hands-on, accessible, and invested in your growth and wellbeing. We provide regular supervision, coaching, and excellent training opportunities to help you excel.
Managing safeguarding with confidence: You will play a crucial role in safeguarding vulnerable children, working with clarity, compassion, and robust procedures to keep children safe.
Multi-agency collaboration: Benefit from close partnership working with schools, health professionals, police, and voluntary services, ensuring holistic support for children and families.
Pride in excellence: We are proud of our recent Ofsted inspection results which reflect our commitment to high standards, safeguarding, and effective social work practice.
What we're looking for:

• Qualified and registered Social Worker (registration with Social Work England required) who has over 12 months experience in children's social care and has completed their AYSE
• Strong skills in assessment, safeguarding, and managing complex cases
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams
• Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice
• Excellent communication skills, resilience, and a solution-focused approach

Benefits:

• Enjoy a 9 Day Fortnight, ensuring your have an extra days TOIL every other week to recognise your hard work and commitment
• Work in Local Authority with 'OUTSTANDING' in management and leadership (Ofsted 2023)
• Free City Centre Car Parking
• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• Flexible working options
• Access to wellbeing initiatives and employee support programs
• Opportunities for career progression and specialist training

If you're ready to be part of a supportive team that values your expertise and is dedicated to improving the lives of children and families, apply now! See what our teams already say about working in Southampton through the linked video!
Family Safeguarding
Southampton are committed to delivering a service to families and have embedded Family Safeguarding Teams. You will work alongside adult facing specialist workers to progress plans, support families and keep children safely at home whenever possible.
Young People's Service (YPS)
YPS is a dedicated service working within contextual safeguarding in the city. You will work collaboratively with Youth Justice, Young Person Practitioners, Outreach Contextual Teams and the voluntary sector to tackle issues that impact on teenagers. With a bespoke YPS Hub you can be part of regular Youth Clubs, our very own Opportunity Brews Cafe - run by Young People their workers and much much more! With a dedicated space within the city centre, we have a music studio, salon and skills room plus areas for 1-1 sessions.
Our Senior Leadership Team recognise your achievements through our bi-monthly Making the Difference Award celebrations and every year we host a staff Christmas Party which the leadership team cater for!
Hear directly from our team--watch the video to find out what they love about the role!
What we can offer you:
Salary: The salary band for this role is 41,771 - 46,141 per annum, The starting salary is 41,771 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent

with 16.8% employer contribution * Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)

• Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit:
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Gemma Gregory - email
Recruitment contact details:
Email:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For more information about SCC please visit
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Organisation
Southampton City Council
Service Area
Family Safeguarding
Job Location
Civic Centre
Contract Length
Permanent
Work Hours
Full time, 37 hours per week
Salary
41,771 - 46,141 per annum
Special Requirements
Enhanced DBS will be required
Closing Date
23/09/2025
Job Reference
16027
Documents
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