Job Description:

Safeguarding Social Worker - North Somerset

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.


Children's Safeguarding Social Worker

North Somerset Council | Weston-super-Mare
Up to £45 per hour | 37 hours per week
Caritas Recruitment is supporting North Somerset Council with the recruitment of experienced Children's Safeguarding Social Workers to join their frontline safeguarding service.
This is an excellent opportunity for qualified and experienced practitioners looking to work within a supportive local authority, managing safeguarding work that makes a genuine difference to children and families.


Key Details

• Location: Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
• Pay Rate: Up to £45 per hour
• Additional Incentive: Up to £100 per week travel contribution for candidates travelling into the area for work
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Hybrid Working: Minimum 2 days per week in the office
• Visits: All statutory visits must be completed face-to-face
• Supportive management structure
• Stable service with a focus on achieving positive outcomes for children

About the Role

You will be working within a Children's Safeguarding Team undertaking a varied caseload, including:

• Child in Need work
• Child Protection planning and intervention
• Care Proceedings and Court Work
• Assessments and direct work with children and families
• Multi-agency partnership working to ensure children are safeguarded effectively

About You

To be considered, you will need:

• Social Work England registration
• Right to Work in the UK
• Experience within Children's Social Care
• Strong safeguarding and child protection experience
• Experience managing complex caseloads
• Confidence completing assessments, reports, and court work
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and families

This position would suit an experienced Children's Social Worker with a strong background in safeguarding, child protection, and statutory frontline work.

The authority is keen to review applications quickly and interview suitable candidates without delay.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.