Social Worker – Safeguarding Team

Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker – Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Somerset, UK
Salary: £38.00 Per Hour
Type: Temporary / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a well-established Safeguarding Team based in Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with Child Protection experience to support children and families within the Sedgemoor locality, working as part of a collaborative Family Safeguarding Model.

Joining a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside social work colleagues and specialist adult workers to deliver high-quality, child-centered interventions that promote safety, stability, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Perks and Benefits

Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible working arrangement with a combination of office-based and remote working.

Family Safeguarding Model: Work within an innovative service model that promotes collaborative practice and holistic family support.

Supportive Team Environment: Join an experienced and collaborative safeguarding team committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

Professional Development: Gain valuable experience working with complex safeguarding cases while enhancing your knowledge and skills.

Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in protecting children, supporting families, and promoting positive long-term outcomes.

What You Will Do

Child Protection and Safeguarding: Undertake high-quality assessments of need and risk to ensure children and young people are protected from harm.

Relationship-Based Practice: Build effective and trusting relationships with children and families to understand their experiences and support positive change.

Assessment and Planning: Develop, implement, and review child-centered plans that reflect the child’s voice, needs, and best interests.

Evidence-Based Interventions: Deliver interventions informed by evidence-based practice, strengths-based approaches, and trauma-informed principles.

Case Management: Manage a caseload of children and families with varying levels of complexity, ensuring timely and effective interventions.

Court and Report Writing: Prepare assessments, reports, statements, and other documentation to support decision-making processes and statutory requirements.

Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate effectively with partner agencies, education providers, health professionals, and safeguarding partners to deliver coordinated support.

Statutory Responsibilities: Undertake statutory visits, reviews, and assessments in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience working within Child Protection and Safeguarding services.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Experience managing complex cases involving children and families.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to delivering child-centered and strengths-based practice.

Why Somerset

Somerset offers an excellent working environment, combining strong professional support with vibrant local communities and beautiful surroundings. This role provides the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families while working within a progressive and supportive safeguarding service.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are passionate about connecting experienced social work professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We pride ourselves on providing a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience tailored to your career goals and aspirations.

Apply now to join the Safeguarding Team in Somerset and take the next exciting step in your social work career with Ardent Social.