Job Title: Social Worker – Looked After Children
Location: Somerset
Pay Rate: £38 per hour

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their dedicated Looked After Children team in Somerset.

What will your responsibilities be?

Manage a caseload of children who are in the care of the local authority.

Develop, implement, and regularly review care plans tailored to each child’s needs.

Ensure children’s placements (foster care, residential care, kinship care) are safe, stable, and supportive.

Promote the child’s health, education, and emotional wellbeing, ensuring access to appropriate services.

Maintain regular contact with children through statutory visits and direct work.

Prepare and present reports for Looked After Child Reviews.

Work closely with birth families, carers, schools, health pro...