Children's Social Worker - Assessment role at Somerset Council.
Benefits
* Hybrid working opportunities
* 30 days annual leave
* Generous annual leave and flexible working options, including the option to work a 9 day fortnight, and hybrid working
* Local Government pension scheme
* Optional pension enhancement through our additional voluntary contribution scheme
* Employee assistance and support offering a variety of wellbeing services support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle
* A flexible benefits platform including cycle to work and health screening schemes
* 'My staff shop' which offers excellent discounts at a variety of retailers including cinemas, restaurants, clothing stores and insurance providers
* Gym discounts
* Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice, along with discounts on fuel
* Generous relocation allowance
Responsibilities
* Work with children and families to complete assessments to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of needs and risk, alongside strengths and protective factors, to develop meaningful plans to ensure that children are protected from significant harm and receive the appropriate multi‑agency support.
* Be responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with experience, ability and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources.
* Assess the needs of children and families under the appropriate statutory frameworks, liaising and working with partner agencies, and other Children’s Services teams, as required.
* Participate in a duty rota responding to crisis situations and supporting children to remain safely within their families.
Qualifications
You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have experience working with children and families in social work.
You will be passionate about relationship‑based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a difference for children and families.
Salary
£37,280 to £41,771 per annum
Background Check
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Other
* Industry: Government Administration
Contact
For an informal chat about this role please contact Carrie Grant via email: Carrie.Grant@somerset.gov.uk.
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