Social Worker (Childrens)

Nations Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Bridgwater seeks a passionate and qualified social worker to support children and families. This role includes working alongside practitioners, managing caseloads, and offering innovative solutions. Experience with children and a driving license are essential. The company provides a supportive environment and encourages flexible working.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in social work is required.
• Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in need and legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with practitioners in the Family Safeguarding model.
• Engage with parents to support family dynamics.

Skills

Relationship-based social work

Creative thinking

Strong communication

Education

Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

Job Category: Social Care Qualified

Job location: King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3AR, United Kingdom

Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £28.48 per hour

Responsibilities

• You will be working with children subject to Child In Need and Child Protection Plans, in pre-proceedings and in legal proceedings.
• You will work with some children in our care whose permanence plan is still being determined.
• In our well established Family Safeguarding model, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners to inform assessments and plans, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health.
• Here in Somerset, our manageable caseloads let you be innovative and creative – undertaking direct work with children and young people to hear their voice and understand their experiences.
• You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours.
• With permanent Team Managers, you'll be supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision.

Qualifications and experience

• You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a difference to children and families.
• You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience working with children and families in social work.

Environment and support

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a friendly team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We are continuing to develop our use of motivational interviewing to support families with identifying opportunities for change and working to achieve and sustain this alongside them, with the support of our multi-agency partners. Up-to-date technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions.

Additional information

Based in Bridgwater, we are very open to flexible working options. You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required.