Social Worker (Childrens) (Grade 10)
Somerset Council
Who You Are
An experienced and qualified social worker registered with Social Work England for at least three years, passionate about relationship-based social work. You are proud of your profession, able to reflect, think creatively, and build relationships to make a difference to children and families.
What the Job Involves
You will join the Family Safeguarding South Somerset team with a focus on Child in Need work, aiming to prevent unnecessary escalation by working intensively with families at an earlier stage. Your role involves working with children and families on child in need plans, embedding the innovative Family Safeguarding model while collaborating with adult-focussed practitioners and accessing expertise in areas like substance misuse, domestic abuse, mental health, and child exploitation. You will maintain manageable caseloads, engaging in direct work to capture children's voices and experiences, supported by regular and reflective supervision.
Skills
- Qualified social worker with registration
- Experience with children and families
- Strong relationship-building abilities
- Creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-agency setting