Social Worker

North Somerset Council

  • Weston-super-Mare, Somerset
  • £34,314-37,035 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Contractual hours: 37Package:Permanent - 27 days annual leave per annum, rising to 32 days per annum after 5 years' service - Flexible WorkerJob Description:3 x Full-time positions (37 hours per week)1 x Part-time position (29.7 hours per week)About UsNorth 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.The RoleWe are seeking dedicated and experienced Children in Care Social Workers to join our Children in Care Team who are responsible for delivering specific work streams to provide technical advice and guidance to others (including other professionals) involved in specific service delivery.This role requires social workers to meet all the fundamental professional standards as set out by Social Work England and ensure that the protection of children is adhered to ensure that children and young people are safe and their outcomes enhanced. The main duties and key responsibilities of this role is commensurate across Children's Services applying the skills and competencies in different areas across the service.In this role, you will carry out the following key responsibilities (this is not a comprehensive list but an example of the types of responsibilities):Key Responsibilities:
  • You will be the allocated social worker for a number of children and young people who are in care and whose care plan is long term care. You will undertake assessments, care planning and therapeutic interventions to support children in care. You will work collaboratively with other professionals in order to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.
  • To provide a service in line with statutory requirements and departmental priorities.
  • To participate in training as required in the interests of the service overall and career development.
  • Undertake the full range of social work tasks with children, their carers and their families through Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Review. As a social worker you will be expected to provide a high level of direct work at an agreed local level.
  • Ensure and demonstrate that children, young people and parents/carers are listened to and treated with respect with their views recorded in the process of assessments, planning, intervention and review, and in all aspects of decision making and in shaping service delivery.
  • Act as the lead professional key worker in statutory cases that require a qualified social worker, including children looked after and children returning to families.
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.Work StyleAt North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.This role falls into the category of Flexible Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:
  • 2-3 days in the office
  • Works both from home and the office, depending on the task at hand.
  • Training is provided to help balance work-life and manage time effectively, with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.
About YouWe are looking for an individual who is passionate and who possesses the following skills and experience:Essential Criteria:
  • Social Work Qualification, i.e. Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work.
  • Registered as a social worker with Social Work England.
  • Achieved or commitment to study for a specialist PQ award or equivalent
Desirable Criteria:
  • Experience of direct work with children and their families.
  • Experience of statutory childcare work in a local authority setting.
  • Enable, encourage and support children and young people's participation and decisions and activities that affect their lives
What We OfferAt North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits - we will consider senior social workers for any applicants that meet that criteria in terms of skill and experience
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Local Government Pension
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
  • Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
  • Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
  • Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our .How to ApplyIf you share our and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online 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 InformationFor further information about the role, please contact Alex Humphries, Team Manager, alex.humphries@n-somerset.gov.uk.Important InformationAs a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.Interview Date: To be advised.Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK and are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role.Equal OpportunitiesAt 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.We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.

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