Children's Social Worker - Somerset

Reference: GB210726A_1784641647

Child Protection Social Worker

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 Social Worker - Child Protection Team
North Somerset Council | Weston-super-Mare
£40 per hour | 37 hours per week
Caritas Recruitment is supporting North Somerset Council with the recruitment of 5 experienced Children's Social Workers to join their Child Protection Services.
This is an excellent opportunity for qualified and experienced safeguarding practitioners looking to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families within a supportive local authority setting.

Key Details

  • Location: Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset
  • Pay Rate: £40 per hour
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Office Requirement: Minimum 2 days per week in the office
  • Visits: All statutory visits must be completed face-to-face

About You

To be considered, you will need:
  • Social Work England registration
  • Experience within Children's Social Care
  • Strong safeguarding and child protection experience
  • Ability to manage a complex caseload and complete statutory work to a high standard
  • Excellent assessment, report writing, and court work skills
  • Commitment to delivering positive outcomes for children and families

If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker with a strong background in safeguarding and child protection, we would love to hear from you.
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 @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

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

£40.00
Per hour
Up to GBP40 per hour
Added 21/07/2026
Reference: GB210726A_1784641647

Children's Social Worker - Somerset

Somerset, United Kingdom Contract QSW childrens services

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