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Social Worker x2
| Posting date: | 31 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,412 to £38,220 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2025 |
| Location: | North Somerset, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | North Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCHA0904 |
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Family Support and Safeguarding Team. The Family Support and Safeguarding Team are responsible for supporting children and families to thrive, overcoming challenges, and ensuring children’s safety, with a focus on strengthening family relationships and improving outcomes through a creative, strengths-based approach.
This is a permanent position with the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours.
In this role, you will be supported by a strong and consistent senior management team, with a manageable caseload, high quality reflective supervision working in supportive and creative social work teams.
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
Key Responsibilities and duties will include:
Undertaking S47 enquiries, assessment of need, planning, intervention and review to support children who are in need, including child protection, PLO and children who we care for.
Working collaboratively with other professionals in order to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Working Restoratively in line with our practice model of Building Connections with a small number of children and families, to achieve the best possible long-term outcomes for children
Continuously improve your practice by developing your knowledge and skills through post qualifying training.
Essential Criteria:
Be a qualified Social Worker (with a Social Work England Registration) with a passion for working with children and their families to help improve their outcomes and to keep them safe from harm using a strengths-based approach.
Have sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, including a clear understanding of ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ and fostering regulations and legislation.
Have an ability to build effective relationships with children, young people and families.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Shelley Caldwell, Head of Family Support & Safeguarding, on 07824 085762.
This is a permanent position with the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours.
In this role, you will be supported by a strong and consistent senior management team, with a manageable caseload, high quality reflective supervision working in supportive and creative social work teams.
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
Key Responsibilities and duties will include:
Undertaking S47 enquiries, assessment of need, planning, intervention and review to support children who are in need, including child protection, PLO and children who we care for.
Working collaboratively with other professionals in order to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Working Restoratively in line with our practice model of Building Connections with a small number of children and families, to achieve the best possible long-term outcomes for children
Continuously improve your practice by developing your knowledge and skills through post qualifying training.
Essential Criteria:
Be a qualified Social Worker (with a Social Work England Registration) with a passion for working with children and their families to help improve their outcomes and to keep them safe from harm using a strengths-based approach.
Have sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, including a clear understanding of ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ and fostering regulations and legislation.
Have an ability to build effective relationships with children, young people and families.
Contact Information
For further information about the role, please contact Shelley Caldwell, Head of Family Support & Safeguarding, on 07824 085762.
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