Social Worker - Family Support and Safeguarding Team

Be Part of Our Mission to Help Children and Families Thrive!

At North Somerset Council, we believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive, and we are committed to providing the best possible opportunities and experiences for all children-especially those who are vulnerable, disadvantaged, or have additional needs. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people, join us on our transformative journey.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Social Worker to join our Family Support & Safeguarding team. With the support of a consistent senior management team, you will manage a manageable caseload and benefit from high-quality reflective supervision. You'll work in a collaborative environment with creative, like-minded professionals to make a real difference.

You'll also receive the flexibility to work full-time or part-time to suit your work-life balance needs.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will:

Lead Section 47 investigations, assessments, and interventions to protect children in need, including those involved in child protection and care proceedings.
Work closely with a range of professionals in a multi-disciplinary approach, ensuring the best outcomes for children and their families.
Use the Signs of Safety framework to support a small number of families, ensuring long-term positive outcomes.
Continuously enhance your practice through professional development and training opportunities.

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., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Flexible working arrangements to suit your work-life balance
Professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
A dedicated Wellbeing Team to support your health and wellbeing
Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle-to-work and electric vehicles
The chance to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year

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