Social Worker Children Looked After
- Employer
- Somerset Council
- Location
- Bridgwater and Yeovil
- Salary
- £29,636 £33,799
- Closing date
- 28 Feb 2020
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- Job Sector
- Children
- Job Role
- Qualified Social Worker
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Qualified Social Worker – Children Looked After – Sedgemoor and South Somerset
Hours are negotiable and flexible
We are looking for Social Workers who are passionate and enthusiastic to join us in improving outcomes for our most vulnerable young people within the Children Looked After (CLA) service. We have come a long way in our improvement journey; join us as we strive to provide a gold star service for all children and young people. These vacancies have arisen in our very stable CLA teams due to internal promotions.
We can offer you
Small supportive teams to progress your career Strengths and relationship-based approach to underpin your work Regular high-quality systemic supervision Flexible working and trust in your professional autonomy Permanence is our passion for those children that need it the most; promoting positive outcomes for children both educationally and socially with reconnection for all families wherever possible.
Working in CLA you will have the opportunity to support profound changes to a child’s life, building long term relationships to see them through their journey.
Extensive training and development opportunities are supported by weekly CPD, on-site Consultant Social Worker support, pod working, and Advanced Social Work Practitioner (AP) Programme with role specialism. The AP salary scale is £33,799 – £37,849.
We promote flexible working within our CLA teams and will consider part time, 9 day fortnight and other flexible working approaches.
Our Sedgemoor hub is in the centre of Bridgwater town with parking nearby. Close to M5 and arterial routes to other major towns; 20 mins by train to Bristol and nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills.
Our South Somerset hub is in Yeovil with parking available on site. Yeovil is surrounded by beautiful countryside and has numerous shops, a country park, theatre and entertainment centre.
Progressive, improving and innovative we offer competitive salaries and up to an £8k relocation allowance. Discover more Benefits of working for Somerset County Council here.
For an informal chat about roles within our CLA teams please contact Gregg Liddington, CLA Team Manager on 07880 179004 gliddington@somerset.gov.uk or Nicola Wrigley CLA Team Manager on 01278 447996 NWrigley@somerset.gov.uk for Bridgwater and Victoria Rymell CLA Team Manager on 01935 463942.
Closing date: 28 February 2020
Interview date: 4 March 2020 Bridgwater, 10 March 2020 Yeovil
This post requires a criminal background check via the Disclosure procedure.
Apply: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/our-vacancies/job-details/?jobId=1360
Company
Somerset are looking for agents of change!
We’re a hugely ambitious council, committed to improving lives for the residents, communities, and businesses of Somerset. We’re working hard to build a sustainable organisation with a culture that rewards, values and recognises our staff, and gives everyone here the opportunity to grow and develop, personally and professionally.
If you’re looking for a place where your work truly matters – where YOU truly matter – we might be just right for you.
The County and District councils in Somerset have now been replaced by a new single unitary authority – Somerset Council. It’s an exciting time to join us as we work together to deliver the new council for Somerset.
In Adults, we’re working with our communities in exciting and innovative ways plus, we’ve changed the way that our teams are structured and how they support and interact with each other thus opening new roles offering lots more scope for progression and development.
In Children’s services our leadership is strong, and our aspirations are high for both our staff and our children. Somerset is a council where the most vulnerable children are at the heart of our priorities. Our improved Ofsted rating is testament to the hard work and commitment of each and every one of our colleagues.
https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/vacancies/?dept=Social+Care
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