A Family Assessment Centre are looking for a Social Worker to join their specialist assessment service.

This is a permanent and full-time position offering an excellent opportunity to work within an “Outstanding” Ofsted rated setting focused on supporting vulnerable children and families.

This position does not offer hybrid working, the office is based in Taunton.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available).

About the team

This Family Assessment Centre provides outstanding residential and community-based parenting assessments, psychological assessments, and related services to Family Courts and Local Authorities nationwide.

Their multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to safeguard children and support families through evidence-based and trauma-informed assessments.

The service is proud to be one of the few Family Assessment Centres in the UK rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted (2025), reflecting the dedication, compassion, and expertise of the team.

Staff benefit from a highly supportive environment with regular supervision, team reflection, and ongoing professional development opportunities

About the job

• This position is non case holding


• Contribute to high-quality, evidence-based parenting assessments


• Building meaningful relationships with families using a trauma-informed and attachment-based approach


• Providing detailed observations and well-reasoned recommendations


• Supporting safeguarding and risk management processes


• Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary


• Contributing to positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families


• Participating in regular supervision and reflective practice sessions

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience within children and families social work.

You will have an up-to-date understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice whilst being registered with Social Work England.

This role would suit someone passionate about relationship-based practice and achieving positive outcomes for children and families within a supportive multidisciplinary setting.

What's on offer?

• A salary of £35,000 - £37,995 dependent on experience


• “Outstanding” Ofsted inspected service


• Non-caseholding role


• Great work-life balance


• Structured and regular support from management


• Weekly case mapping and reflective practice


• Consistent CPD opportunities


• Relocation support


• Refer-a-friend scheme


• Pension scheme


• Set annual leave allocation


• Excellent training & development opportunities


• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Iona Skinner

07384466395 / iskinner@charecruitment.com

What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement


• Application form enhancement


• Access to many jobs in the market


• One central point of contact


• Interview preparation assistance


• Expert consultation


• Questions answered


• Offer negotiation