Social Worker Assessment and Safeguarding

About the job Qualified Social Worker – Shepton Mallet Safeguarding and Assessment Hours are negotiable and flexible Come and join us in Mendip Do you want to work in an environment that prides itself on being stable, supportive, friendly and creative; encouraging confidence and growth and celebrating individuality and success? Then come and join us in one of our Assessment or Safeguarding teams, where we genuinely care for the families we work with as well as each other. We are looking for motivated, empathetic and committed social workers who are passionate about working with families; empowering them to create positive change, with a focus on achieving the best outcomes for the children in our area. This is an exciting time to join Somerset, with several big changes in how we work already in place or well on the way. What we can offer you: • Small, supportive teams • Strengths and relationship based approaches to our work and use of Motivational Interviewing • Opportunities for flexible working • Relocation allowance may be available • Excellent career opportunities and development through our Somerset Social Work Academy: • Including a renowned ASYE programme • Year 2 mentors • Advanced practitioner roles for more experienced social workers • Weekly CPD sessions run by our consultant social workers • Excellent training programme • We are introducing and developing new ways of working that will be an integral part of the Family solutions Somerset approach including: • The Family Safeguarding Model • Family Drug and Alcohol court (FDAC) • PAUSE programme for parents who have had multiple children removed Our office base is located in the small market town of Shepton Mallet, and we cover Frome, Wells, Glastonbury and Street and down to Castle Cary, Bruton and Wincanton. Discover more: https://www.somerset.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/social-care/childrens/why-somerset/ For an informal chat about the roles available within Mendip, please contact Colin Dryden - Operations manager - 01749 822712 or one of the Team managers - Lorraine Horler, Anna Miall or Sam Mannion on 01749 822943. Additional information Closing date: 5 April 202