About the job

Key information

• 30 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
• Permanent position
• Hybrid working opportunities

What will I be doing?

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.

Permanence is our passion for those children that need it the most; promoting positive outcomes for children both educationally and socially with reconnection for all families wherever possible. Extensive training and development opportunities are supported by weekly CPD, on-site Consultant Social Worker support, and Advanced Social Work Practitioner (AP) Programme with role specialism.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

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.

What is in it for me?

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. Good technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions.

We offer a friendly supportive learning culture with an approachable and experienced leadership team, as well as the below:

• Small supportive teams to progress your career
• Strengths and relationship-based approach to underpin your work
• Regular high-quality systemic supervision
• Trust in your professional autonomy
• CPD with a strong focus on systemic and relationship-based practice
• A kind, caring and supportive environment
• Generous annual leave and flexible working options
• Optional pension enhancement through our additional voluntary contribution scheme
• Employee assistance and support offering a variety of wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle
• A flexible benefits platform including cycle to work and health screening schemes
• ‘My staff shop’ which offers excellent discounts at a variety of retailers including; cinemas, restaurants, clothing stores and insurance providers
• Gym discounts
• Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice, along with discounts on fuel
• Generous relocation allowance

DBS check

This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.

Supporting documents and information

Our Sedgemoor Hub is in the middle of Bridgwater 5 minutes from the M5 providing accessible links to Bristol and Exeter and beyond.

Hybrid working is encouraged, promoting a good work/life balance

For an informal conversation about the job role please Gregg Liddington via email Gregg.Liddington@somerset.gov.uk or Cathy Attfield via email catherine.attfield@somerset.gov.uk

If you are a qualified social worker and would like to come and visit our team before committing to an application please get in touch and we can arrange a visit.

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