Social Worker - Child Protection Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Child Protection Social Worker to join Somerset Council in a supportive team. The role involves assessing social care needs, managing case loads, and working with children in need. This position offers flexible hours and opportunities for training and progression, with competitive pay exceeding local rates.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Opportunities for role progression

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Must have SWE Registration.
• 3 years post qualifying experience in UK Social Care.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals.
• Devise individual care plans and manage case load.
• Work with children in need and those under protection plans.

Skills

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Computer literacy

Numeracy skills

Education

SWE Registration

3 years post qualifying experience

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Child Protection Social Worker within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases.

Somerset is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Somerset Council.

Main duties include:

• Assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services.
• Experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families.
• Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people.
• Required to manage an agreed case load, offer support and guidance and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.
• Be able to assess risks, needs and information, and recognise problems.
• Must be computer literate and have basic numeracy skills.
• Must be able to fulfil transport requirements.
• Working with longer term Children in Need, children subject to Child Protection plans including PLO.

Benefits of Working with Somerset Council:

Our Client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration.
• 3 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you).
• Eligibility to work in the UK.