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North 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.

We’re excited to share an opportunity to join our vibrant and dedicated team in Family Support & Safeguarding.

We pride ourselves on being a team that truly lives and breathes trauma-informed and strengths-based relational practice. Our work is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for children and families. We focus on empowering families to stay together safely, and we approach every request for support with empathy, respect, and creativity.

We’re a warm, welcoming, and supportive group of professionals who value each other’s contributions and celebrate growth. Whether you're looking to take the next step in your career or simply want to work in a team that nurtures professional development and wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

If this sounds like the kind of environment you’d thrive in, please don’t hesitate to get in touch for an informal chat. We’re happy to answer any questions and share more about what makes North Somerset and Family Support & Safeguarding such a great place to work.

The Role

We are seeking dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker and Social Workers to join our Family Support and Safeguarding Teams. The Family Support and Safeguarding Teams are responsible for supporting children and families to thrive, overcoming challenges, and ensuring children’s safety, with a focus on strengthening family relationships and improving outcomes through a creative, strengths-based approach.

These are permanents positions with the flexibility of full-time or part-time hours.

In these roles, you will be supported by a strong and consistent senior management team, with a manageable caseload, high quality reflective supervision working in supportive and creative social work teams.

Following successful completion of probation period, Social Workers in North Somerset have the right to seek Senior Workers pay if they are able to evidence the experience to an agreed standard and progress to Level 9: - £42,839 – £48,226 per annum.

Key Responsibilities and duties will include:

Undertaking S47 enquiries, assessment of need, planning, intervention and review to support children who are in need, including child protection, PLO and children who we care for.
Working collaboratively with other professionals in order to ensure a multi-disciplinary approach to improving outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Working Restoratively in line with our practice model of Building Connections with a small number of children and families, to achieve the best possible long-term outcomes for children
Continuously improve your practice by developing your knowledge and skills through post qualifying training.

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.

Work Style

At 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 You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about social work, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

Be a qualified Social Worker (with a Social Work England Registration) with a passion for working with children and their families to help improve their outcomes and to keep them safe from harm using a strengths-based approach.
Have sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, including a clear understanding of ‘Working Together to Safeguard Children’ and fostering regulations and legislation.
Have an ability to build effective relationships with children, young people and families.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:

Competitive salary and benefits
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 Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand 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 Information

For further information about the role, please contact Shelley Caldwell, Head of Family Support & Safeguarding, on 07824 085762.

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

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 Opportunities

At 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.

Salary range

£42,839 - £48,226 per year