Social Worker - Assessment Team

We are looking to recruit an Assessment Social Worker within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well‑structured and organised team that is looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Somerset Council is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focused on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑paced and supportive team within Somerset Council.

• Experience of undertaking Child and Family Assessments, S.47 inquiries and intervention and planning for 'Children in Need'.
• Required to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and arrange the provision of appropriate care services.
• Must have significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families.
• Must be capable of devising individual care plans based on needs and risks and take appropriate action, in conjunction with other agencies, to protect vulnerable people.
• Required to manage an agreed caseload, offer support and guidance, and monitor, review and reassess care packages/services to ensure continued effectiveness.
• Must be able to use paper and computerised case recording systems, produce reports and capture and analyse information.
• Some knowledge of care benefits, fees and allowances would be helpful.
• Understand philosophies, professional social work issues and the legal framework underpinning care services.
• Must be computer literate and have basic numeracy skills; must be able to fulfil transport requirements.
• Must possess good communication skills with ability to negotiate with service users.

• Our client has free onsite parking and the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

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

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within the recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in Somerset please contact George Willett or email in your updated CV to us today.