At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct child-focused assessments and safeguard children and families in a supportive role.
- Company: Join Somerset Council's Assessment Team in Bridgwater, making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and the chance to impact your community positively.
- Other info: Flexible working pattern with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that prioritises children's voices and outcomes in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Social Worker with experience in Child Protection and Safeguarding.
The predicted salary is between 28.41 - 28.41 £ per hour.
Overview
Qualified Social Worker – Assessment Team – Somerset Council, Bridgwater. Full-Time Agency Contract. PAYE: £28.41 per hour. Limited/Umbrella: £38.00 per hour.
Hoop Social Work is recruiting an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join Somerset Council's Assessment Team based in Bridgwater.
This is a child-focused role in the Sedgemoor locality, conducting high-quality assessments and safeguarding work to support outcomes for children and families.
Working pattern: Full-time; Hybrid working generally 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. During duty week, attendance in the office will be required 5 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete high-quality, child-centred assessments of need and risk.
- Manage a varied caseload of children and families within Child Protection and Safeguarding.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with children and families using strengths-based and trauma-informed practice.
- Develop and review outcome-focused care plans that reflect the child’s voice.
- Undertake statutory visits, assessments and reviews in line with legislation and best practice.
- Prepare clear, evidence-based reports and assessments for managers, partner agencies and court proceedings where required.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children and improve outcomes.
- Maintain accurate case records and contribute to quality assurance and service improvement.
Requirements
- A minimum of 6 months' experience working in the UK as a registered Social Worker.
- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent).
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- Experience working within Children's Safeguarding and Child Protection services.
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
- The ability to provide 3 years of referencing.
- A full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle.
- Due to the role, sponsorship is not available; only candidates meeting these criteria will be considered.
- Application contact
Interested? Contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work on 02922 400519 for a confidential, informal discussion about this opportunity.
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