Social Worker - Children Looked After - Bridgewater

Children Looked After Team - Social Worker Pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge - £39.43 Umbrella Somerset Council Social worker within a statutory Children Looked After team in Bridgwater. The post requires an experienced worker to complete the statutory responsibilities that include legal and adoption work, supporting children from birth to the age of 18. You will work with partners in safeguarding and leaving care to ensure effective transitions and effective permanency planning. The post will have a caseload of around 16 young people. Due to the locations of some young people being out of county, some travelling will be required. Benefits of working for Hoop: * 20 years’ experience of the Social Work market * Your local agency based in Cardiff * Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in welsh throughout your job search * PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available – you choose! * Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave) * Twice weekly payroll * Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England * Provides free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributes CPD) * Refer a friend scheme available * Loyalty Bonus to QSW's * Wellbeing sessions To apply for this role, you will need to hold - * A relevant Social Work Qualification * Registration with Social Care Wales * Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS * 3 Years of referencing * Driving license with access to a car Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria. Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment on (phone number removed) if you want to find out more

Location: Bridgwater, Somerset, GB

Posted Date: 7/15/2025