Social Worker - Children's Disability

Community Care Live; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a compassionate and driven Social Worker for their Children's Disability Service. In this role, you will provide high-quality support to children and families, leveraging your problem-solving and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £36,363 to £49,282, along with relocation and travel benefits. With a focus on professional development, this opportunity is ideal for those passionate about making a positive difference in children’s lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Relocation allowance

Flexible working options

40 days leave entitlement

Qualifications

• Experience working in children's services or social work practice.
• Ability to create meaningful support plans for children and families.
• Must meet Safer Recruitment guidelines including DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work practice to children and families.
• Assess needs and implement support plans.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals to ensure welfare.

Skills

Compassion

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Social Work degree

Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Job description

Social Worker - Children's Disability

Salary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £49,282 (depending on experience) PLUS Essential Car User Allowance. Social workers from out of the area will also have access to a relocation and travel from home scheme worth up to £8,000.

Compassion at the heart of everything we do.

Feel valued and empowered in your practice.

Join us on our Journey!

As part of our team, not only can you expect real progression opportunities for your career, you will be supported with compassionate, relational leadership to help you thrive and feel safe in your practice.

As a Social Worker in North East Lincolnshire Council’s Children’s Services, you will work as part of a team to provide high quality Social Work practice to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.

Our Offer

Social workers from out of the area will also have access to a relocation and travel from home scheme worth up to £8,000.

Your Role

Social Work practice is highly valued and supported by skilled, knowledgeable and caring leaders and managers. You will be joining a service that is built on pride and passion, who have high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive and be the best they can be.

If you are an enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate Social Worker who wants to make a lifelong difference to children’s lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you.

Our Team

Within the Children’s Disability Service, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we are dedicated to providing tailored support that promotes inclusion and independence.

As a Social Worker on our team, you will work closely with children and their families to assess needs, create meaningful support plans, and ensure they receive the best possible care.

Your compassion and commitment will help empower families, giving them the confidence and resources to navigate life’s challenges.

If you are ready to be part of a service that prioritises empathy, collaboration, and positive change, we would love to hear from you.

For more information

Tracey Jacomb - Service Lead: [e-mail] or find out more about us.

What else can you expect?

• Real progression opportunities within Social Work practice – North East Lincolnshire Council operate through grades for Social Workers to Advanced Social Worker level
• Regular individual and reflective case supervision
• A relational approach in all aspects of practice
• Accessible and proactive management that creates the conditions for social workers to flourish and make a real difference to people’s lives
• A highly supportive team and working environment

In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, if you are successful with your application, you must meet the below criteria and be able to provide:

• At least one reference must be from your current or most recent employment, placement or work experience (if you are an agency worker at NELC, please provide your agency as a reference)
• You must provide a professional/company email address (we cannot accept personal email addresses)
• References must cover the last 3 years, any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form. Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position

Please note: This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a level appropriate to the post. It is a contractual and essential requirement that the successful candidate is registered with the DBS Update Service. You have 30 calendar days from the "date of issue" printed on your standard or enhanced DBS certificate to register for the DBS Update Service using the certificate number.

Your Benefits

As part of your RewardNEL package, not only will you enjoy a competitive salary, up to 40 days leave entitlement* (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension, you will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.

This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, discounted car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.

NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.

*Leave subject to length of service

About North East Lincolnshire Council

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North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity is recognised, celebrated, and embodied throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all.

North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. For any posts that will involve access to children, young people and adults at risk, the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check where appropriate.

At North East Lincolnshire Council, we know that together, we can be stronger.