SW Locums are searching for a Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England Registration and a good knowledge of Children and Family Social Work within the UK. This role is within the Family Safeguarding Team. 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.
As Somerset continue to roll out their Family Safeguarding model, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners to inform assessments and plans, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health. There are manageable caseloads which let you be innovative and creative – undertaking direct work with children and young people to hear their voice and understand their experiences.
Flexible working options, however you will need to hold a full driving licence and have access to your own vehicle as travel is required.
Up-to-date technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions.
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 supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision.
If successful you will enter a team offering an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a friendly team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. The team are continuing to develop their use of motivational interviewing to support families with identifying opportunities for change and working to achieve and sustain this alongside them, with the support of their multi-agency partners.
With SW Locums you will benefit from: