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Social Worker - Adolescent Service
Plymouth City Council is seeking a passionate and experienced social worker to join our newly developing Adolescent Team. This specialist service supports young people at risk of extra‑familial harm, including exploitation, harmful sexual behaviour, homelessness, serious youth violence and contextual safeguarding concerns.
Our Adolescent Team delivers intensive whole‑family support to children and families, preventing problems from escalating further where multiple vulnerabilities are present and family needs are complex. You will work creatively, undertake assessments and utilise family networks to put in place strengths‑based plans to empower families to effect sustainable change.
You will have experience of statutory social work, using evidence‑based interventions and relationship‑based practice to work with families to address multiple and complex needs. You will have experience of working with children who are at risk of extra‑familial harm, including harmful sexual behaviour. With the national social work reforms re‑shaping how we work with children in need of help and protection, this is an exciting time to join our service and you will be part of a large and supportive team focused on developing a service that delivers the right support for children and families at the right time.
You will have demonstrable experience of children’s social work within a statutory context, including safeguarding and court work. This experience will come with a passion for undertaking social work within a culture that focuses on prevention, protection and relationship‑based practice, ultimately preventing families from entering the statutory arena wherever possible. You will work well as part of a team, show initiative, problem‑solve, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are committed to working in a child‑focused and strengths‑based way and understand the positive impact of whole‑family approaches that prevent needs from escalating.
In return, you will join a service with a commitment to a ‘High Expectations, High Support, High Challenge’ culture, where we expect you to provide a high standard of support to children and families and colleagues. We will support you with good quality supervision and training from our Academy. The ideal candidate will demonstrate extensive experience of direct work, interventions with families, assessment skills, and a values‑based practice approach rooted in empathy, kindness and compassion.
The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Enhanced Check + DBS Children’s Barred List & DBS Adult’s Barred List.
A full UK driving licence is essential and you may be required to transport children and their families as part of your role.
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industry: Government Administration
EEO Statement
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
For more information or an informal discussion please contact Sarah Wilson at sarah.wilson@plymouth.gov.uk.
Closing date: Thursday 26 November
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