At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct child-centred assessments and build trusting relationships with families.
- Company: Somerset Council, dedicated to safeguarding children and young people.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to protecting vulnerable children.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and promote positive change.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with experience in safeguarding and child welfare.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client Somerset council is looking for a Children s qualified social worker to join their Safeguarding team.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Undertake high quality, child-centred assessments of need and risk to ensure that children and young people are protected from significant harm.
- Build trusting relationships with children and families to understand their lived experiences.
- Provide support, guidance, and interventions that promote positive change.
- Use relational, strengths based, and trauma-informed approaches to engage families effectively.
- Develop and review care plans that reflect the child s voice and best interests.
- Use evidence-based tools and frameworks to inform decision-making.
- Responsible for children allocated with varying needs and complexity, commensurate with experience, ability, and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions in response to identified needs as required.
- Undertake statutory and best practice reviews and ensure compliance with appropriate legislation, policy and procedures.
- Prepare and present reports as necessary to facilitate decision making about children and young people and to provide effective quality assurance.
- Provide information, written assessments, reports, and statements to support other service professionals, managers, and the courts in making decisions related to care.
- Maintain file records relating to service users.
Children's qualified social worker - Safeguarding in Somerset employer: Remedy Social Work
Somerset Council is an exceptional employer for qualified social workers, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the children they serve. With a strong commitment to professional development, staff have access to ongoing training and growth opportunities, ensuring they are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge in safeguarding practices. Located in a vibrant community, employees benefit from a fulfilling role that makes a real difference in the lives of children and families, all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
