About The Job
Some key information
* Hybrid working opportunities
* 30 days annual leave
* Training and professional development with supportive management.
* Access to innovative AI technology such as Magic Notes to reduce administrative work.
* We may consider offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to suitably qualified overseas social workers residing in the UK. To be eligible, applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Sponsorship will be assessed as part of the recruitment process. This is only available to candidates living in the UK; we cannot provide resettlement support.
What will I be doing?
Your day-to-day work will involve:
* Work with children and families to complete assessments, including assessment of needs and risk as well as strengths and protective factors, to develop meaningful plans ensuring children are protected from significant harm and receive 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.
* Enable and empower individuals, families and carers to address issues which affect their health, financial, emotional and social well‑being and to achieve and sustain positive change.
What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?
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 building relationships to make a difference to children and families.
What's in it for me?
We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about improving the lives of people in Somerset.
Employee benefits include:
* Generous annual leave and flexible working options, including a 9‑day fortnight and hybrid working.
* Local Government pension scheme.
* Optional pension enhancement through our additional voluntary contribution scheme.
* Employee assistance and support, wellbeing services.
* Flexible benefits platform including cycle‑to‑work and health screening schemes.
* ‘My staff shop’ discounts at a variety of retailers.
* Gym discounts.
* Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice, including fuel discounts.
* Generous relocation allowance.
Anything else I should know?
The team are based in Mendip and we offer flexible hybrid working, combining time spent with the teams in the office and home working. You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required.
For an informal chat about this role please contact Hannah Dyke via email Hannah.dyke@somerset.gov.uk.
Due to the importance of the role, we recommend applying as soon as possible. Depending on the level of response, we anticipate conducting interviews ahead of the closing date.
£37,280 to £41,771 per annum
DBS information
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.
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