Social Worker

2 weeks ago


Somerset, United Kingdom Connect2Socialwork Full time

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the children in Somerset?

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Childrens Social Worker to join their great Family Safeguarding Social Work Team. Paying Up to £38 an hour, this role is on a locum basis for an initial 3 month rolling contract.

The benefits of this Social Worker role:

Hybrid working
Supportive team to work in
Laptop and training provided
Low case load

Role Responsibilities:

Within our Family Safeguarding Teams, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners, working within our teams, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health, to inform assessments and plans.
You will also work with children and families who are experiencing challenges around complex neglect, sexual harm, physical harm, risks outside of the home including child exploitation, and parental learning difficulties.
Here in Somerset, our manageable caseloads let you be the innovative and creative social worker you want to be - undertaking direct work with children and young people to hear their voice and understand their experiences.
You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours.
With permanent and experienced Team Managers, you'll be well supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision.
What we're looking for... 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, within a Local Authority team.
Experience of work within family courts is essential.
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 positive difference to children and families and empower families to make and sustain changes.
You will be a competent IT user, able to use or learn to use LiquidLogic.
You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required within our beautiful county.
The team for the Mendip area is based in Shepton Mallet, and we offer flexible hybrid working, combining time spent with the teams in the office along with home working.
Eligible to work in the UK
Drive and have access to a car
Post-qualified experience
Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

Free DBS and compliance service
Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
Prompt and reliable payroll system
"Refer a Friend" bonus - get £400 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
"Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*About Connect2SocialWork

Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. *Terms and conditions apply.

If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today on (phone number removed) or email me (url removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates



  • SOMERSET, United Kingdom Remedy Social Work Full time

    Family Safeguarding Manage social work caseload of more complex nature and with high levels of autonomy.Provide expert professional and technical advice to other Social Workers, managers, colleagues, and partners.Provide professional supervision of other Social Workers, supporting caseload management and promoting reflective practice and continuous...

  • Social Worker,

    1 month ago


    Somerset, Somerset, United Kingdom Pertemps Social Care Full time

    Social Worker, £38ph, Assessment, SomersetPertemps are recruiting for qualified and experienced Social Workers to join the Assessment Team in Somerset. The postholder will be completing the Child and Family Assessments with families who have just been referred to Children’s Social Care, and working with the family until they are either stepped down to...


  • Somerset, Somerset, United Kingdom Pertemps Social Care Full time

    Children’s Social Worker – Somerset – Up to £38ph We are looking for a children’s social worker to join the team. You will be responsible for all children’s services including Cin , Fostering , CWD and safeguarding You will need to have at least 2 years post qualification experience. You will need to be SWE registered for this...


  • SOMERSET, United Kingdom Remedy Social Work Full time

    Family Safeguarding To undertake community assessments for the community needs and risks to encourage independence, provide support and prevent harm. This includes promoting a multi-agency approach in communities by developing and maintaining effective working relationships.To undertake statutory intervention where community members are deemed to be at risk,...


  • Somerset, Somerset, United Kingdom Pertemps Social Care Full time

    Children’s Social Worker – Somerset Up to £38ph We are looking for a children’s social worker to join the team. You will be joining the family safeguarding team. You will need to have previous experience working in a family safeguarding team, you will also need to be SWE registered for this role. If this sounds like the right role for you...

  • Social Worker

    4 days ago


    Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom We Do Social Work Full time

    Role: Social Worker (MOU) Location: Somerset Council, County Hall Contract: 37 hours, 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday 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...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    SOMERSET, United Kingdom Connect2Socialwork Full time

    Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the children in Somerset?Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Childrens Social Worker to join their great Family Safeguarding Social Work Team. Paying Up to £38 an hour, this role is on a locum basis for an initial 3 month rolling contract.The benefits of this Social Worker role:Hybrid...


  • Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom We Do Social Work Full time

    Somerset Council, County Hall Contract: 37 hours, 08:30-17:00 Monday to Friday 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. Here in Somerset, our manageable caseloads...

  • Social Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker with hospital discharge experience? Have you got experience working within a multi-agency environment? We are on the lookout for Qualified Social Workers to join Bath & North East Somerset for their adult review team! This is a full time role working across 5 days per week. Pay rates based on experience Benefits...

  • Social Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker with hospital discharge experience? Have you got experience working within a multi-agency environment? We are on the lookout for Qualified Social Workers to join Bath & North East Somerset for their adult review team! This is a full time role working across 5 days per week. Pay rates based on experience Benefits...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time €30 - €35

    Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker with hospital discharge experience? Have you got experience working within a multi-agency environment? We are on the lookout for Qualified Social Workers to join Bath & North East Somerset for their adult review team! Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time €30 - €35

    Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker with hospital discharge experience? Have you got experience working within a multi-agency environment? We are on the lookout for Qualified Social Workers to join Bath & North East Somerset for their adult review team! Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time €38

    Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker? Yes? Randstad are recruiting for Social Workers to join the Somerset Council for the Adult services in the Learning Disabilities team. This full-time contract role has a fantastic pay rate of £38 per hour and offers flexible working schedules. Benefits: - Hybrid and flexible working schedules - Professional...

  • Social Worker

    2 weeks ago


    Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time €38

    Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker? Yes? Randstad are recruiting for Social Workers to join the Somerset Council for the Adult services in the Learning Disabilities team. This full-time contract role has a fantastic pay rate of £38 per hour and offers flexible working schedules. Benefits: - Hybrid and flexible working schedules - Professional...

  • Social Worker

    2 months ago


    Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Are you an experienced social worker in children's services? Why not join Bath & North East Somerset? Safeguarding & Family Support Team, full time hours. Benefits of working for Randstad as a Social Worker: - Competitive rates of pay - Weekly pay - One committed and dedicated point of contact - An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300...

  • Social Worker

    2 months ago


    Bath, Somerset, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Are you an experienced social worker in children's services? Why not join Bath & North East Somerset? Safeguarding & Family Support Team, full time hours. Benefits of working for Randstad as a Social Worker: - Competitive rates of pay - Weekly pay - One committed and dedicated point of contact - An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300...

  • Social Worker

    5 days ago


    Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time €38

    Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker? Yes? Randstad are recruiting for Social Workers to join the Somerset Council for the Adult services in the Learning Disabilities team. This full-time contract role has a fantastic pay rate of £38 per hour and offers flexible working schedules. Benefits: Find out more about the daily tasks, overall...

  • Social Worker

    5 days ago


    Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time €38

    Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker? Yes? Randstad are recruiting for Social Workers to join the Somerset Council for the Adult services in the Learning Disabilities team. This full-time contract role has a fantastic pay rate of £38 per hour and offers flexible working schedules. Benefits: Find out more about the daily tasks, overall...

  • Social Worker

    1 week ago


    Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time

    Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker?Yes?Randstad are recruiting for Social Workers to join the Somerset Council for the Adult services in the Learning Disabilities team. This full-time contract role has a fantastic pay rate of £38 per hour and offers flexible working schedules.Benefits:- Hybrid and flexible working schedules- Professional supervision...

  • Social Worker

    1 month ago


    Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom Randstad Care Full time €38

    Are you an experienced Adult's Social Worker? Are you passionate about working with vulnerable adults? Do you thrive off of creating positive impacts for others? Yes? Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Workers to join Somerset Council's Adults Safeguarding and Community Teams. These a full-time roles offers fantastic pay rate of...