Family Safeguarding Team - Social Worker - Somerset Council

Family Safeguarding - Social Worker

Pay rate - £38

Somerset Council 

We are recruiting an experienced Social Worker to support Safeguarding Teams on a temporary basis while permanent recruitment continues.

The role involves undertaking duty work for children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection Plans, including work within pre-proceedings and care proceedings. You will operate within a well-established Family Safeguarding Model, working alongside adult-focused practitioners specialising in substance misuse, domestic abuse and mental health to inform robust assessments and plans.

You will work directly with parents and wider family networks, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to build on strengths, address risks and support meaningful change. You will be supported by permanent Team Managers through regular reflective supervision, both individual and group-based.

The local authority offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with a strong focus on motivational interviewing and multi-agency working. Social workers are provided with up-to-date technology, including virtual working tools, and supported with recording through Magic Notes.

Additional information

The role is based in Shepton Mallet. Flexible working is available, however office attendance is expected for the majority of the working week due to duty and visit requirements. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

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
• Provides free training sessions (Contributes CPD)
• Refer a friend scheme available
• Birthday gifts 🎂
• 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.