Charles Hunter Associates

Social Worker - Family Assessment Centre

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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