Social Worker x2

North Somerset Council; Compton Dando; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Family Support and Safeguarding Team. The role offers flexibility in full-time or part-time hours and involves supporting children and families, undertaking assessments, and collaborating with professionals. Applicants must be registered social workers with a passion for child welfare and essential knowledge of relevant legislation. Join us in making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a passion for working with children and families.
• Sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation.
• Ability to build effective relationships with children, young people, and families.

Responsibilities

• Undertake S47 enquiries and assessments to support children in need.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals for multi-disciplinary outcomes.
• Continuously improve practice through post-qualifying training.

Skills

Knowledge of childcare legislation

Ability to build effective relationships

Education

Social Worker Registration

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Family Support and Safeguarding Team. The Family Support and Safeguarding Team are responsible for supporting children and families to thrive, overcoming challenges, and ensuring children’s safety, with a focus on strengthening family relationships and improving outcomes through a creative, strengths‑based approach.

This is a permanent position with the flexibility of full‑time or part‑time hours.

In this role, you will be supported by a strong and consistent senior management team, with a manageable caseload, high quality reflective supervision, and supportive and creative social work teams.

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high‑quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking S47 enquiries, assessment of need, planning, intervention and review to support children who are in need, including child protection, PLO and children we care for.
• Working collaboratively with other professionals to ensure a multi‑disciplinary approach to improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families.
• Working Restoratively in line with our practice model of Building Connections with a small number of children and families, to achieve the best possible long‑term outcomes for children.
• Continuously improving your practice by developing your knowledge and skills through post‑qualifying training.

Essential Criteria

• Be a qualified Social Worker (with a Social Work England Registration) with a passion for working with children and families to improve outcomes and keep them safe from harm using a strengths‑based approach.
• Have sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, including a clear understanding of ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ and fostering regulations and legislation.
• Have the ability to build effective relationships with children, young people and families.

For further information about the role, please contact Shelley Caldwell, Head of Family Support & Safeguarding, on 07824 085762.