Family Safeguarding Social Worker – Visa Sponsorship Opportunity in the UK (2026)
Location: Taunton, England, United Kingdom
Employer: Somerset Council
Job Type: Fixed-Term (2 Years)
Closing Date: 6 July 2026
Salary: £37,280 – £41,771 per year
Visa Sponsorship: Available for eligible overseas applicants already living in the UK
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Job Reference: 1037 HC
Join Somerset Council’s Families First Transformation Programme
Somerset Council is recruiting experienced Family Safeguarding Social Workers to support its ambitious transformation of Children’s Services through the Families First Partnership Programme.
This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified social workers who are passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families through relationship-based, trauma-informed practice.
Successful candidates will play a key role in reshaping children’s social care services while helping improve long-term outcomes for children and young people across Somerset.
Salary & Benefits
- Annual salary of £37,280 – £41,771
- Hybrid working opportunities
- 30 days annual leave
- Access to innovative AI technology, including Magic Notes
- Comprehensive professional development
- Supportive multidisciplinary working environment
- Opportunity to contribute to major service transformation
Job Responsibilities
As a Family Safeguarding Social Worker, you will:
- Conduct child-centred assessments of need and risk.
- Safeguard children and young people.
- Build positive relationships with children and families.
- Manage a varied social work caseload.
- Develop and review care plans.
- Complete statutory assessments and risk assessments.
- Work collaboratively with education, health, police and housing professionals.
- Prepare reports for court proceedings and statutory meetings.
- Maintain accurate case records.
- Promote equality, diversity and children’s rights.
- Participate in duty work, supervision and continuous professional development.
Essential Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (or equivalent).
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Experience working within children’s social care.
- Knowledge of UK social care legislation and safeguarding practice.
- Experience working with multi-agency teams.
- Excellent communication and report writing skills.
- Strong IT skills.
- Ability to manage complex safeguarding situations.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Access to a personal vehicle.
Desirable Skills
Candidates with the following will have an advantage:
- Knowledge of recent government guidance and legislative updates.
- Supervisory experience.
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
- Reflective social work practice.
Visa Sponsorship Information
Somerset Council may offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to suitably qualified overseas social workers.
To be eligible:
- Applicants must already be residing in the UK.
- Must possess a recognised social work qualification.
- Must be registered with Social Work England.
- Sponsorship is subject to the recruitment process.
- Resettlement support is not available.
Why Join Somerset Council?
Working at Somerset Council means becoming part of an innovative organisation committed to transforming children’s services through:
- Relationship-based practice.
- Early intervention.
- Multi-agency collaboration.
- Child-centred decision-making.
- Long-term positive outcomes for families.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference while developing your professional career.
Application Deadline
Closing Date: 6 July 2026
Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, so early application is strongly encouraged.
Apply Now
Interested candidates should apply as soon as possible through the official recruitment portal.