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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 Fostering Team have a unique vacancy for a Supervising Social Worker to support our foster caring community and be a liaison officer for North Somerset’s Mockingbird Project.

The Role

The individual for this role will be required to be a liaison officer for Mockingbird Model which means they get training to support and give guidance to our Mockingbird Hub Foster Carers. They are very skilled and experienced carers who support and care for their satellite families. This is supported by the fostering network, and it is a well-established part of North Somerset’s fostering service.

The Supervising Social Worker will support and work alongside our Mockingbird and Training Coordinator, our permanent workforce of supervising social workers and team manager. It is a very experienced and permanent workforce. There is a reduced caseload due to ensure there is enough support to sustain, embed and expand the Mockingbird community.

We are looking for a someone who is confident in supporting carers by facilitating support groups and bring new ideas to the fostering team. As a social worker in the fostering team, you would be required to complete annual reviews, foster carer supervisions, unannounced visits, undertake assessments, be confident in matching children with vacant foster carers, ensure you are trauma informed in your approach and have knowledge of national minimum standards and safeguarding procedures.

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's social care and fostering, 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

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 Natasha Newton, Team Manager, on 01275 884322.

Important Information

Interview Date: Wednesday 11^th September.

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.