Plymouth City Council
Social Worker (Adolescent Team)
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Specialist Social Worker for Adolescent’s
Plymouth City Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Social Worker for our newly developing Adolescent Team. This specialist service supports young people at risk of extra-familial harm, including exploitation, homelessness, serious youth violence, and contextual safeguarding concerns.
Are you an experienced and passionate social worker who is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable adolescents?
Plymouth's Safer Adolescents Service is seeking a skilled Specialist Social Worker to work with young people aged 10-18 who are experiencing, or at risk of, exploitation, serious youth violence, homelessness, harmful sexual behaviour, family breakdown, and other complex safeguarding concerns.
You will have substantial experience of working with adolescents who present with complex risk, undertaking high-quality assessments, and delivering effective interventions that reduce harm and promote positive change. Experience of contextual safeguarding, criminal and sexual exploitation, serious youth violence, missing children, risk outside the home, and multi-agency safeguarding is essential. You will be confident working with uncertainty, analysing risk, and building strong relationships with young people who may be resistant to engagement.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialist service at the forefront of adolescent safeguarding, working alongside Youth Justice, Police, Health, Education, and Housing partners to deliver innovative, trauma-informed, and child-centred practice. In return, we offer strong management support, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable young people and their families.
DBS Check Requirement
The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is: Enhanced Check + DBS Children’s Barred List & DBS Adult’s Barred List
Working Arrangements
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role.
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Equal Opportunities
Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
As part of our commitment to promoting equality, we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced, or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
Age Friendly Employer
Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.
Contact Information
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Shiu, Team Manager, on sarah.shiu@plymouth.gov.uk
Closing Date
Closing date: Sunday 18th October
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