Job Description

Social Worker - Community Team

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker - Community Team with the Social Care industry in Somerset County Council. The Qualified Social Worker - Community Team vacancy in Somerset County Council will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Liaising with other professionals
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Holding complex cases
• Carrying out initial safeguarding enquiries and s42 enquiries
• Providing advice to the public, partner agencies and regulated care providers in relation to safeguarding concerns
• Completing home visits and safeguarding assessments and reports
• Working with people at risk, and people who have caused harm
• Attending multidisciplinary meetings
• Completing referrals to relevant agencies for support

Experience preferred:

• Post qualifying experience of working within an Adults Locality Team or Ongoing Support Team

The Team:

• Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.

Minimum Requirements:

• HCPC Registration
• 3 year post qualifying experience within UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Social Worker - Community Team position, or any similar vacancies we have available in Somerset County Council, please contact Harry Bannister on (phone number removed) or email your updated CV today