Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding (Hybrid)

Somerset Council; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Annual leave

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Safeguarding in Yeovil to lead complex safeguarding cases within the Family Safeguarding Team. You will mentor colleagues, chair planning discussions and support students while collaborating with county partners to improve outcomes for children and families.

You’ll carry a varied caseload for Child in Need and Child Protection, ensuring multi-agency plans are effective, with flexible balance of duties and a focus on strengths-based practice.

Qualifications

• Significant post Social Work qualification experience in Safeguarding.
• Develop and grow strong working relationships with children, families and agencies.
• Strong problem solving skills for complex cases.
• Ability to manage workload and competing demands.
• Registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Case holding of complex Child in Need, Child Protection and pre-proceedings/court work.
• Support multi-agency collaboration to ensure plans meet needs and are implemented appropriately.
• Attend Advanced Practitioner meetings and contribute ideas to develop team knowledge.
• Quality assurance of care planning across area teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Relationship-based practice

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner Safeguarding in Yeovil to lead complex safeguarding cases within the Family Safeguarding Team. You will mentor colleagues, chair planning discussions and support students while collaborating with county partners to improve outcomes for children and families.

You’ll carry a varied caseload for Child in Need and Child Protection, ensuring multi-agency plans are effective, with flexible balance of duties and a focus on strengths-based practice.