Social Worker (Childrens) (Grade 10)

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

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a passionate qualified social worker to support children under Child In Need and Child Protection Plans in Bridgwater, Somerset. This role includes working directly with children and their families, reflecting on creative solutions to strengthen relationships. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in social work and a commitment to improving lives. Flexible working options available.

Benefits

Supportive and rewarding environment

Up-to-date technology for remote communication

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England.
• Substantial experience working with children and families in social work.
• Ability to reflect and think creatively about building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Work with children subject to Child In Need and Child Protection Plans.
• Support families with identifying strengths and tackling problems.
• Engage in direct work with children to understand their experiences.

Skills

Relationship-based social work

Creative thinking

Communication

Education

Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

Job location: King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3AR, Somerset Council

Hours per week: 37

Start date: Immediate start

Salary: £28.48 per hour

What will I be doing?

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.

Experience and qualifications

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.

What we offer

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.

Notes

Approval code is for previous postholder John Mapara. John is leaving on 30/9 and we still need a locum worker to fill this vacancy.