Senior Social Worker

North Somerset is currently looking for Social Workers to join their Children in CareTeam with low caseloads around 17 per Social Worker & excellent pay rates up to £40.00ph DOE.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Senior Social Worker who can hit the ground running to really make a difference in the lives of children and families within North Somerset.

About the role:

• Provide high-quality social work services for children and young people in care.
• Manage a complex caseload, ensuring the needs of children and families are met in a timely and effective manner.
• Lead and support a small team of social workers, providing guidance and supervision as needed.
• Work in close collaboration with external agencies and professionals to promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Conduct assessments and develop care plans in line with local authority policies and national standards.

For this role you must:

• Must have worked in an English Local Authority for at least 3 years on a permanent basis (experience in Scotland, Ireland, or Wales will not be considered).
• Significant experience in children in care work, with a strong understanding of child protection and care planning processes.
• Must be available to start immediately.
• A current Social Work England registration and an up-to-date DBS check.

Working with Tripod:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of vacancies across NHS Trusts, 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free registration, DBS and compliance service
• Annual CPD contributions including mandatory training
• Free Health and wellbeing package including 24/7 telephone counselling

If you are interested in this role please submit your CV via this website or contact Kieran Gunn

Tripod Partners is an equal opportunities employer.