Children and Families Team - Social Worker
Pay rate in line with the pledge - £38 Umbrella
Somerset Council
Our client is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Service, providing statutory services to children and families across Child in Need, Child Protection, PLO and Care Proceedings.
The successful candidate will carry out high-quality, child-centred assessments of need and risk, building trusting relationships with children and families through strengths-based and trauma-informed practice. Working to Social Work England standards, they will hold case responsibility across a caseload of varying complexity, responding to changing need and escalating risk where required.
Key responsibilities include developing, reviewing and delivering evidence-based care plans that reflect the child's voice, completing statutory assessments and reviews in line with legislation, preparing clear and timely reports including for court, and maintaining accurate, high-quality records. The post holder will work closely with multi-agency partners across health, education, housing and police, acting as lead professional where appropriate, and will contribute to duty, supervision and service improvement.
What We're Looking For
The right candidate will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with experience in a statutory children's safeguarding setting. They will have a solid understanding of relevant legislation, statutory responsibilities and multi-agency working, alongside strong communication, IT and record-keeping skills. Experience across Child in Need, Child Protection and court work is essential, as is the ability to manage complex and sensitive situations with confidence.
Benefits of working for Hoop:
- 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market
- Your local agency based in Cardiff
- Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search 🏴
- PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose!
- Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave)
- Twice weekly payroll
- Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England
- Refer a friend scheme available
- Birthday gifts 🎂* (after 1 year in service)
- Wellbeing sessions
To apply for this role, you will need to hold -
- A relevant Social Work Qualification
- Registration with Social Care Wales
- Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS
- 3 Years of referencing
- Driving license with access to a car
Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.
Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on 02922 400519 if you want to find out more.
Child & Family Social Worker - Somerset Council