Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care – Bath & North East Somerset
📍 Location: Bath & North East Somerset
💰 Pay: Up to £38 per hour
📄 Contract: Full-Time Locum
Are you an experienced and dedicated Children in Care Social Worker looking for your next opportunity? Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team, supporting looked after children to achieve stability and the best possible outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
✔ Complete thorough assessments of children’s needs and risks, ensuring compliance with Children Act 1989 and statutory guidance.
✔ Develop and implement care plans tailored to each child’s needs, working closely with multi-agency teams and key professionals.
✔ Conduct regular reviews and track progress, adjusting interventions as necessary to provide the right level of support.
✔ Act as a dedicated advocate for children in care, ensuring their voices are heard in planning meetings, court proceedings, and other key forums.
✔ Support children in placement stability and transition planning, working collaboratively with foster carers and families.
✔ Maintain clear, accurate records in line with statutory and local authority requirements.
Requirements:
🔹 Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England (SWE) registration.
🔹 Minimum 3 years’ post-ASYE experience within children’s services, specifically Children in Care.
🔹 Strong working knowledge of Care Planning Regulations, Children Act 1989, and local authority procedures.
🔹 Excellent communication, assessment, and analytical skills.
🔹 Ability to manage a diverse caseload in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high practice standards.
Bath & North East Somerset Council offers a supportive and collaborative working environment, with regular supervision and opportunities for career progression. Managers are committed to helping you achieve your goals while making a real difference in the lives of children and families.
Why Choose Sheldon Phillips?
At Sheldon Phillips, we’re not just about filling roles—we listen to what you want and match you with the right opportunities.
📞 Interested? Call Fred on
01635 226350
to discuss this role further.
💰 Referral Bonus: Know someone ideal for this role? Refer them to us and earn £300 if we place them! (T&Cs apply).