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Social Worker - Family Assessment Centre

Social Worker - Family Assessment Centre

Taunton, Somerset

£35000 - £37995 per annum + benefits

Permanent

Fostering

POSTED ON

17 APRIL 2026

REFERENCE

SWIONASWOH_1776434884

We are looking for a Social Worker, to join a Family Assessment Centre in Somerset. This position is non-case holding.

My client is one of the few Family Assessment Centres rated Outstanding by Ofsted, providing outstanding residential and community-based parenting assessments, psychological assessments, and related services to Family Courts and Local Authorities nationwide. Building meaningful relationships, ensuing assessments are fair and evidence-based and working in a multidisciplinary manner are key responsibilities in this role.

As a social worker you will:

  • Work collaboratively with Consultant Social Workers, Consultant Clinical Psychologists, Family Support Workers, and Family Intervention Workers
  • Contribute to high-quality, evidence-informed assessments that help shape positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families
  • Build meaningful, trusting relationships with families using a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach
  • Provide clear, detailed observations to support balanced and well-reasoned recommendations
  • Play an active role in safeguarding and risk management, ensuring timely and robust responses to concerns

What's on offer?

  • Salary up to £37,995 per annum
  • "Outstanding" Ofsted inspected service
  • None case holding
  • Great work-life balance
  • Structured and regular support from management, offering weekly case mapping
  • Consistent CPD opportunities
  • Relocation support
  • Refer-a-friend scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Set annual leave allocation

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