Senior Social Worker
2 days ago
Company Overview: At Somerset County Council, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to vulnerable children and families. As an Advanced Practitioner in our Children Looked After (CLA) team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the best possible outcomes for our young people.
">Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced social worker to join our CLA team as a Senior Social Worker. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with colleagues from other agencies to promote and implement creative and specialist care planning, ensuring the voice of the child is heard throughout and needs are being met holistically.
">Salary: £42,149 per annum (dependent on experience).
">Key Responsibilities:
">- Skilfully manage complex cases involving vulnerable looked-after children, working closely with colleagues from other agencies to ensure holistic care planning.">
- Support and mentor less experienced team members, promoting stability and better outcomes for our young people.">
- Work closely with the Team Manager to ensure support, advice, and experience are provided to enable career development within Somerset.">
Requirements:
">- Holds a social work qualification and is registered with Social Work England.">
- Has access to a vehicle due to the rural location of Somerset.">
- Has experience of working within social care, including multi-agency collaboration and the legal systems.">
- Can evidence exceptional and creative care planning through recordings and assessments.">
Benefits: 30 days' annual leave, great opportunities for career progression within Somerset, and extensive training.
">About Us: Somerset County Council is committed to delivering high-quality services to our community. If you share our passion for supporting vulnerable children and families, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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