Senior Social Worker, Family Support & Safeguarding, Children's Services

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Join Our Transformative Journey in Childrens Services at North Somerset Council!

Are you a passionate and creative Social Worker with a child-centered approach? North Somerset Council is on an exciting path of transformation and improvement in our Childrens Services, and were looking for dedicated professionals like you to make a real difference.

About the Role

Were seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Social Worker to be a vital part of our Family Support and Safeguarding team. In this senior role, you will be the go-to social work professional, providing expert guidance, support, and continuous development to your colleagues. While youll manage a smaller caseload to focus on mentoring, your impact will be far-reaching as you shape best practices and support the most vulnerable families.

As a Senior Social Worker, youll play a key role in direct service delivery, offering technical support and professional consultation. Youll also take on leadership responsibilities, providing direction and acting as a role model within the team.

This is a permanent position with the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice and guidance to team members.
• Step in for the team manager when needed.
• Lead on specific cases, supporting families with complex 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 thrive in this role, you should be:

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, driven by a passion for improving outcomes for children and their families through a strengths-based approach.
• Well-versed in relevant childcare legislation, including Working Together to Safeguard Children and fostering regulations.
• Skilled at building effective, trust-based relationships with children, young people, and their families.
• Committed to developing purposeful, outcome-focused relationships with families, based on mutual respect and partnership.

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 Shelley Caldwell, Head of Family Support & Safeguarding, on 07824 085762.

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.