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Job Description
Family Safeguarding Social Worker Sedgemoor-Somerset County Council A bit about us
Somerset County Council have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding team in Sedgemoor. The key purpose of the role is to work alongside families to support and develop motivations for change and to improve the outcomes for our most vulnerable young people and families. About us… As we continue to roll out the Family Safeguarding model, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners, working within our teams, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health, to inform assessments and plans. Here's what you can expect to be doing The role… Here in Somerset, our manageable caseloads let you be the innovative and creative social worker you want to be – undertaking direct work with children and young people to hear their voice and understand their experiences. 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. With permanent Team Managers, you'll be well supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision. What we can offer you… Generous annual leave and flexible working options, including the option to work a 9 day fortnightLocal Government pension scheme
Optional pension enhancement through our additional voluntary contribution scheme