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* Flexible working available, using a hybrid model in line with the needs of the service – working from home and your contracted work base.
* 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
* A commitment to your CPD through a bespoke learning and development programme.
* Access to innovative AI technology, including Magic Notes, to reduce administrative time.
What will I be doing?
As we continue to roll out the 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. You will undertake direct work with children and young people, support them to identify strengths and tackle problems, and work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing. You will be supported with regular group and personal supervision.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about building relationships to make a difference to children and families. You must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience working with children and families in social work.
What’s in it for me?
We offer great training and development opportunities, supportive management, and a range of employee benefits:
* Flexible working arrangements, including working from home.
* Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
* Staff discounts in gyms.
* Employee Assistance and wellbeing services.
* Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
* A flexible benefits scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle and health screenings.
* Staff shop with discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
Anything else I should know?
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Anna Miall, Operations Manager.
Phone: 01749 822979 / 07890 581158
Email: anna.miall@somerset.gov.uk
Salary: £37,280 to £41,771 per annum. DBS information: In this role you will require a criminal background check via Disclosure and Barring Service.
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