Somerset Council are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team.  This is a Full Time, Locum Social Work role based in Mendip

About The Team:

You will be working alongside families to support and develop motivations for change and to improve the outcomes for our most vulnerable young people and families. You will also work with children and families who are experiencing challenges around complex neglect, sexual harm, physical harm, risks outside of the home including child exploitation, and parental learning difficulties.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours.
• You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a positive difference to children and families and empower families to make and sustain changes.
• You will be a competent IT user, able to use or learn to use LiquidLogic.

About You:

To apply for this role, you will need least 3 years post qualification experience. Experience in Child Protection and Children in Need and Court Work is desirable. BA(Hons) in Social Work and to be registered with Social Work England (SWE). You will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle

What’s On Offer?

• £38.00p/h
• Hybrid Working – 2 Days a week in Office.
• Good Ofsted Rated LA

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