Family Safeguarding Social Worker Sedgemoor
Closing in 3 days (10 March, 2025)
Job details
Salary: £36,124 to £40,476 per annum
Department: Social Care
Working pattern: Full Time
Location: Bridgwater
About the job
Some key information
* Hybrid working opportunities
* 30 days annual leave
* A commitment to your CPD through a bespoke learning and development programme.
What will I be doing?
As we continue to roll out the Family Safeguarding model, you will work alongside adult-focused practitioners to inform assessments and plans in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health. Here in Somerset, our manageable caseloads allow you to be innovative and creative – undertaking direct work with children and young people to hear their voice and understand their experiences. You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them in identifying strengths, tackling problems, and changing interactions and behaviours. With permanent Team Managers, you'll receive regular and reflective group and personal supervision.
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 to build relationships to make a difference to children and families. You must be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience working with children and families in social work.
What's in it for me?
What we can offer you…
* A friendly supportive learning culture with an approachable and experienced leadership team
* Generous annual leave and flexible working options
* CPD with a strong focus on systemic and relationship-based practice
* Team and service away days to support a strong healthy working culture
* A kind, caring and supportive environment!
* A variety of wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle
* Support to develop your career to achieve your goals
* A flexible benefits package 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
* Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice, along with discounts on fuel
Anything else I should know?
Based in Bridgwater, we are open to flexible working options. You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required.
Due to the importance of the role, we recommend applying as soon as possible. Depending on the level of response, we anticipate conducting interviews ahead of the closing date.
Please note this post requires a criminal check via the disclosure procedure.
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