Social Worker - Children Looked After
Somerset Council, Preston Plucknett, South Somerset
Social Worker - Children Looked After
£37280-£41771
Somerset Council, Preston Plucknett, South Somerset
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 1 May | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 119d47d3a31f47f28a3306ab6c400257
Location ref: Preston Plucknett, South Somerset
Full Job Description
This role safeguards and supports children and young people by assessing their needs, planning effective interventions, and helping them thrive in safe, stable environments. It involves working closely with families and professionals to promote safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
- Hybrid working opportunities
- 30 days annual leave
- A commitment to your CPD.
- Access to innovative AI technology including Magic Notes. What will I be doing?
- Complete high-quality assessments of risk and need.
- Build trusting relationships with children and families.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions and support plans.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
Strong understanding of social care practice, experience supporting children and families, ability to assess risk, excellent communication skills, and registration with Social Work England and Qualified as a Social Worker. DBS check This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure., This role requires multi-agency working, accurate record keeping and commitment to continuous professional development. Please Note: We may consider offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to suitably qualified overseas social workers who are already residing in the UK. To be eligible, applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Sponsorship will be assessed as part of the recruitment process. This is only available to candidates currently living in the UK, as unfortunately we are unable to provide resettlement support. Based in Yeovil, 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.