Social Worker / Senior Social Worker
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,152 to £41,771 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Social Worker - Level 8:- £39,152 - £41,771 per annum Senior Social Worker – Level 9:- £42,839 - £48,226 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| 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: | SCHA0879 |
Summary
We’re excited to share an opportunity to join our vibrant and dedicated team in Family Support & Safeguarding.
We pride ourselves on being a team that truly lives and breathes trauma-informed and strengths-based relational practice. Our work is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. We focus on empowering families to stay together safely, and we approach every request for support with empathy, respect, and creativity.
We’re a warm, welcoming, and supportive group of professionals who value each other’s contributions and celebrate growth. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or simply want to work in a team that nurtures professional development and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
If this sounds like the kind of environment you’d thrive in, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for an informal chat. We’re happy to answer any questions and share more about what makes North Somerset and Family Support & Safeguarding such a great place to work.
The Role
We are seeking dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker and Social Workers to join our Family Support and Safeguarding Teams. The Family Support and Safeguarding Teams 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.
These are permanents positions with the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours.
In these roles, 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.
Following successful completion of probation period, Social Workers in North Somerset have the right to seek Senior Workers pay if they are able to evidence the experience to an agreed standard and progress to Level 9: - £42,839 – £48,226 per annum.
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.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about social work, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
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.
We pride ourselves on being a team that truly lives and breathes trauma-informed and strengths-based relational practice. Our work is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. We focus on empowering families to stay together safely, and we approach every request for support with empathy, respect, and creativity.
We’re a warm, welcoming, and supportive group of professionals who value each other’s contributions and celebrate growth. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or simply want to work in a team that nurtures professional development and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.
If this sounds like the kind of environment you’d thrive in, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for an informal chat. We’re happy to answer any questions and share more about what makes North Somerset and Family Support & Safeguarding such a great place to work.
The Role
We are seeking dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker and Social Workers to join our Family Support and Safeguarding Teams. The Family Support and Safeguarding Teams 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.
These are permanents positions with the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours.
In these roles, 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.
Following successful completion of probation period, Social Workers in North Somerset have the right to seek Senior Workers pay if they are able to evidence the experience to an agreed standard and progress to Level 9: - £42,839 – £48,226 per annum.
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.
About You
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about social work, and who possesses the following skills and experience:
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.
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