Senior Social Worker, Children with Disabilities, Children's Services

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Join Our Dedicated Children with Disabilities Team at North Somerset Council!

Are you a passionate and creative Social Worker with a focus on child-centered care? North Somerset Council is on an exciting journey of transformation and improvement in Childrens Services, and were looking for talented individuals like you to join our team.

About the Team

We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team, a specialized service committed to supporting the most vulnerable children and young people in North Somerset. Our team is dedicated to understanding the unique challenges faced by children with disabilities, ensuring that our support is tailored to meet their complex needs. We are driven by a strong ambition to improve outcomes for all children and young people, focusing on building meaningful relationships with them and their families through a creative and individualized approach.

About the Role

As a Senior Social Worker, you will be a key leader within Childrens Services, providing expert guidance, mentorship, and continuous professional development to your team members. You will manage a reduced caseload, allowing you to focus on mentoring and providing high-level support to your colleagues.

Your role will involve direct service delivery, offering technical support to develop and empower your colleagues, and providing professional consultation for the most vulnerable families. You will lead by example, offering direction and support to your team while setting the standard for best practice.

This is a permanent role with the flexibility to work full-time or part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice and guidance to team members.

• Step in for the team manager when needed.

• Lead on specific cases, particularly those involving families with multiple needs.

• Supervise and support the professional development of other team members.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

About You

To succeed in this role, you should be:

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with a deep commitment to working with children and their families to improve their outcomes and keep them safe using a strengths-based approach

• Knowledgeable about relevant childcare legislation, including a thorough understanding of Working Together to Safeguard Children and fostering regulations.

• Skilled in building effective, trust-based relationships with children, young people, and their families.

• Dedicated to developing purposeful, outcome-focused relationships with families based on partnership and mutual respect.

What We Offer

North Somerset Council is dedicated 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.

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
• Staff groups
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact Bally Nagra, Interim Service Improvement Lead, on 01934 427579.

Important Information

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.