Social Worker - Adoption

This is your chance to feel valued and rewarded, doing the job you trained to do in the first place. We will give you the freedom to make your own recommendations and decisions on individual cases, as well as giving you the time and flexibility you need to become more engaged with the children in your care. In fact, we’ll support you every step of the way towards delivering continuity of care to children whilst building strong relationships with key workers in other agencies including the police, healthcare and education. In addition to empowering you with better training and development, we will also ensure you receive all the support you need to plan cases more effectively with your Practice Leader.

So whether you’re newly qualified or have a strong background in social work, we guarantee you will find a more rewarding role at North Somerset Council. Here you will be able to put your skills to work making key decisions and effecting positive outcomes for the children in our community. In short, you will be able to make your mark, as well as developing your career to its full potential.

This post is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Anticipated interview date: 22, 23 or 24 July 2009