Social Worker

1 day ago


Somerset, United Kingdom Connect2Socialwork Full time
Job Title: Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team in Somerset. As a Social Worker, you will work with children and families who are experiencing challenges around complex neglect, sexual harm, physical harm, and risks outside of the home.

You will be responsible for undertaking direct work with children and young people to hear their voice and understand their experiences. You will also 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.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and families in social work, within a Local Authority team. You will need to 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.

We offer a competitive hourly rate of up to £38, a low case load, and a supportive team environment. If you are a qualified Social Worker looking for a new challenge, please apply today.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Undertake direct work with children and young people to hear their voice and understand their experiences
  • Work with parents and the wider family network to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems, and change interactions and behaviours
  • Use Family Group Conferencing to support families to make and sustain changes
  • Work with children and families who are experiencing challenges around complex neglect, sexual harm, physical harm, and risks outside of the home
Requirements:
  • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
  • Experience working with children and families in social work, within a Local Authority team
  • Passionate about relationship-based social work and proud of your profession
  • Ability to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a positive difference to children and families
Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly rate of up to £38
  • Low case load
  • Supportive team environment


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