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An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Reunification and Review Team in North Somerset. This role will focus on supporting children and young people who are looked after, with the aim of achieving safe and sustainable reunification with their families wherever possible.

You will hold a varied caseload and work closely with children, parents, carers and wider family networks to understand their needs, assess risk and develop effective care plans. You will undertake statutory visits, contribute to permanence planning, coordinate looked-after children reviews and monitor progress against agreed outcomes. Where reunification is being considered, you will complete robust assessments, identify appropriate support and ensure that plans are child-centred, evidence-based and safely managed.

The role will involve working collaboratively with education, health, fostering, early help, legal services and other partner agencies. You will prepare clear reports, maintain accurate case records and present information confidently in meetings, reviews and court proceedings when required. Promoting children’s voices, rights and wellbeing will be central to your practice, as will ensuring that safeguarding concerns are identified and responded to promptly.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You will have experience of working with children and families within a statutory setting, ideally including looked-after children, care planning, permanence and reunification work. Strong assessment, report-writing, communication and organisational skills are essential, along with the ability to make sound professional decisions in complex circumstances.

You will be expected to work proactively, manage competing priorities and contribute positively to a supportive, reflective team environment. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, professional development and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families is essential. A satisfactory enhanced DBS check and suitable references will be required before appointment.