We are Looking for a Consultant Social Worker to Oversee the ASYE and NQSW's in the county

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 1 year's management experience

About the team
This is a unique management and supervisory role that involves providing expert support and guidance, along with the wider senior management team, to ASYE students and newly qualified social workers across the council.

This includes the direct management of up to 7 NQSWs and shared responsibility for over 50 students and 40 practice educators.

The aim of this role is to be a voice of experience and have the leadership skills required to explain and help implement the best possible social work practice.

On occasion, this position involves providing support with the recruitment of NQSWs and PE qualified Advanced practitioners.

About you

Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced frontline team such as child protection and referral and assessment is essential for this role.

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience in permanent contract/s is essential for this role.

Experience and ability to give formal reflection supervision, appraisals and casework consultation is key to the success of this role within the council.

What's on offer?

• Up to £44.00/hr per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)


• Be a part of the wider Somerset ASYE Program


• “Good” Ofsted inspection results


• Plenty of opportunities to grow alongside the council


• Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.


• Enhance your CV and skill set.


• Parking available onsite

For more information, please get in touch with:

Thomas Sherwood

07442 576 906