Join a genuinely outstanding service
Orchard House is a nationally recognised Family Assessment Centre, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in every category (2025 and 2026). This reflects the skill, integrity, and compassion of our team.
We are committed to safeguarding children and supporting families to create meaningful, lasting change through high-quality assessment and evidence-based intervention.
Our approach is:
✔ Trauma-informed and attachment-based
✔ Reflective and relational
✔ Child-centred and evidence-led
✔ Multidisciplinary
The Role
We are looking for a thoughtful Social Worker to join our supportive and reflective team.
This role does not involve holding an independent caseload.
Instead, you will contribute across assessments - observing, supporting key meetings, and helping shape clear, evidence-based recommendations. This allows you to focus on quality, depth, and meaningful work, rather than caseload pressure.
We welcome applications from both experienced and early-career Social Workers, including those looking to consolidate their learning in a supportive environment.
What you'll do
- Contribute to high-quality assessments
- Build meaningful relationships with families
- Provide safeguarding input and observations
- Support multi-agency work
- Work within a multidisciplinary team
- Maintain clear, accurate records
- Engage in reflective case mapping
What we’re looking for
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Experience with children and families (including placements)
- Reflective, compassionate approach
- Strong communication and teamworking skills
- Commitment to safeguarding and development
Why Join Orchard House?
We are deeply committed to creating an environment where staff feel valued, supported, and able to thrive professionally.
⭐ Ofsted Outstanding service (2025 & 2026)
⭐ No independent caseload – focus on quality, not volume
⭐ Highly supportive environment (ideal for early career)
⭐ Reflective supervision and weekly case mapping
⭐ Structured induction with shadowing
⭐ In-house CPD + external ParentAssess training
⭐ An individual professional development plan
⭐ Wellbeing support (EAP)
Interested?
We warmly welcome informal conversations. To learn more about the role or Orchard House, please contact Sophie Pinder (Managing Director) on 01823 351785.
Apply now
If you are looking for a role where you can develop , feel genuinely supported, and make a real difference to children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Please click Apply Now or visit our website to download an application pack (full application pack required).
Key dates
- Application deadline: Thursday 16th July, 09:00
- Shortlisting notification: Friday 17th July by 17:00
ORCHARD HOUSE IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS. THIS ROLE IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK AND SAFER RECRUITMENT PROCESSES.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00-£37,995.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Taunton TA1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you a qualified Social Worker or will be by the time of employment?
Licence/Certification:
- Social Work England registration (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
