• 30 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
• Permanent position
• Hybrid working opportunities

Working within the Children Looked After (CLA) service, you will have the opportunity to support profound changes to a child's life, building long term relationships to see them through their journey. Whilst we are looking for someone with this experience, we can consider all applicants as there will be additional training and support provided.

We are looking for Social Workers who are passionate and enthusiastic to join us in improving outcomes for our most vulnerable young people. We have come a long way in our improvement journey; join us as we strive to provide a gold star service for all children and young people.

Permanence is our passion for those children that need it the most; promoting positive outcomes for children both educationally and socially with reconnection for all families wherever possible. Extensive training and development opportunities are supported by weekly CPD, on-site Consultant Social Worker support and Advanced Social Work Practitioner (AP) Programme with role specialism.

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 difference to children and families. You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have experience working with children and families in social work

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. Good technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions.

We offer a friendly supportive learning culture with an approachable and experienced leadership team, as well as the below:

• Generous annual leave and flexible working options
• CPD with a strong focus on systemic and relationship-based practice
• Local Government pension scheme
• Team and service away days to support a strong healthy working culture
• A kind, caring and supportive environment!
• A variety of wellbeing services to support a healthy work/life balance and lifestyle
• Support to develop your career to achieve your goals
• A flexible benefits package including cycle to work and health screening schemes
• ‘My staff shop’ which offers excellent discounts at a variety of retailers including cinemas, restaurants, clothing stores and insurance providers
• Gym discounts
• Discounted lease car options via salary sacrifice, along with discounts on fuel
• Generous relocation allowance

Our South Somerset Hub is in based in Yeovil.

Hybrid working is encouraged, promoting a good work/life balance

For an informal conversation about the job role please Rebecca Clark via email Rebecca.Clark1@somerset.gov.uk

If you are a qualified social worker and would like to come and visit our team before committing to an application please get in touch and we can arrange a visit.

Salary £34,834 to £39,186 pa

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