Social Worker, Front Door Team (Children’s Services)

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Location: Weston-super-Mare

Closing date: 30/09/2024

Salary: Level 8:- £36,648 - £39,186 per annum

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time

Package: Permanent contract. 27 days annual leave per annum, increasing to 32 days annual leave after 5 years' service.

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Job description

About Us

North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced social worker to join our small team of four social workers, one senior social worker, two referral coordinators and a team manager.

The Front Door responds to all contacts making swift decisions on directions that will best help our children and families whether that be children’s social care or family wellbeing/early help. This requires workers to be able to respond to quickly changing circumstances as well as able to develop good working partnerships with our colleagues in Health, Education and the Police.

As an Authority we are committed to using a Trauma Informed approach.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about children, young people and their families, and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Registered as a social worker with Social Work England.


• Social Work Qualification, ie Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work.


• Achieved or commitment to study for a specialist PQ award or equivalent


• Provide child-centred social work practice based upon social work value principles enshrined Social Work England’s code of practice.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits


• Flexible working arrangements


• Opportunities for professional development


• Staff groups


• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year


• Dedicated Wellbeing Team


• Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information:

For further information about the role, please contact Michelle Jennings, Team Manager, at michelle.jennings@n-somerset.gov.uk.

Important Information

Interview Date: To be confirmed.

We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.