Social Worker-Family Safeguarding

Role: Social Worker- Family Safeguarding

Location: Somerset County Council

Team: Child Protection

Pay: Up to £38ph

Contract: Full time Locum ( Required for 12 months Fixed Period)

 

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding South Somerset team. 

 We are passionate about improving the outcomes for our most vulnerable young people and families in Somerset to encourage positive change. We have successfully embedded the innovative Family Safeguarding model; working alongside adult-focussed practitioners you will be able to access intervention and advice in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health, to inform assessments and plans. 

 

You will also be able to access expertise in child exploitation from the Wider Safeguarding Team, to address this growing area of need. Manageable caseloads will let you be the innovative and creative social worker you want to be – a key part of this is supporting direct work with children to hear their voice and understand their experiences. You will work with parents, the wider family network and whole system in a strengths-based way to support change. With permanent Team Managers, Consultant Social Workers and an established senior leadership team you'll be well supported with regular and reflective supervision. 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 to children and families. 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. 

 

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We're supporting flexible working arrangements. Good technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions. 

 

What we can offer you… 

• A friendly supportive learning culture with an approachable and experienced leadership team 

• On-site parking! 

• CPD with a strong focus on systemic and relationship-based practice 

• Team and service away days to support a strong healthy working culture 

• A kind, caring and supportive environment! 

• A variety of wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle 

• Support to develop your career to achieve your goals 

 

The team for South Somerset are based in Yeovil, although we are very open to flexible working options. 

You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required. 

 

 

Why choose Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple: we're not pushy or overly persistent. We understand that you want to be heard. Our priority is to proactively seek the roles you desire, not just the ones that benefit us financially.

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Interested in learning more about the Social Worker-Family Safeguarding role in Somerset? Contact Jordan Peat at 01635 226350.

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