Qualified Social Worker - Childrens Safeguarding

Posted 18 June 2020
Salary £32.00 - £35.00 per hour + Depending on experience
LocationBridgwater
Job type Contract
Discipline Social Care
Referencerem9867689_1592471750
Contact NameHolly Astrop

Job description

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work within a Childrens Safeguarding Team for Somerset Council based in Bridgwater.

Job Purpose

We are looking for Social Workers who are passionate and enthusiastic to join us in improving outcomes for our most vulnerable young people and families in Somerset to encourage positive change.

Somerset are committed to providing the support, training and development you will need to continue to improve your professional practice as a social worker.

You will be offered
* Small supportive teams
* Support to work from a strengths and relationship-based approach
* Regular high-quality systemic supervision and annual appraisals
* Flexible working arrangements
* Regular training and continuing development opportunities

We work with children and families which enable practitioners to do meaningful work with families and a focus on the quality of practice and improving learning, supervision and support for our social workers.

You'll be encouraged to work smarter with access to a mobile phone, laptop, training and planning resources.

We build resilience in our social workers through reflective and supportive supervision and strong case management conferencing. Somerset staff morale is good, and management are committed to staff retention.

We promote flexible working within our safeguarding teams and will consider part time, 9-day fortnight and other flexible working approaches.

Sedgemoor hub is in the centre of Bridgwater town with parking nearby. Close to M5 and arterial routes to other major towns; 20 mins by train to Bristol and nestled at the foot of the Quantock Hills.

You will need to be:

HCPC registered

Eligible to work in the UK

Driving Licence and access to own vehicle

Why Choose Remedy?

Competitive pay rates

Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies

1st tier agency

Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place*

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly