Social Worker - Children In Care

Connected Local Government; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Greater Lincolnshire seeks an enthusiastic Social Worker to join their dynamic team. This role involves planning and delivering high-quality support for children in care and care leavers, managing cases, and ensuring young people transition to adulthood successfully. The ideal candidate will be passionate about improving children's lives and possess the necessary qualifications. The position offers competitive salary ranging from £36,363 to £46,142, plus relocation assistance.

Benefits

Essential Car User Allowance

Relocation and travel scheme up to £8,000

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Social Worker.
• Experience in planning and delivering support for children in care.
• Ability to manage cases and make important decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases for children in care and care leavers.
• Provide ongoing support to young people transitioning to adulthood.
• Ensure children have the best possible start in life.

Skills

Social work

Case management

Decision making

Compassion

Education

Qualified Social Worker

ASYE year

Job description

We’re looking for inspirational social workers like you to help us put children and families at the heart of everything we do.

Your unique experience, knowledge and skills could be makinga positive differenceto children and families in North East Lincolnshire.

Now is an exciting time to join us. We’rechanging lives, we’re rated Good by Ofsted, and we’re the fastest transforming children’s services team in the country.

Our sense of community is something you won’t find anywhere else and there’s a real buzz around the potential to collectively shape our future for generations to come.

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.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality support for children in care and care leavers. Your role will involve managing cases, making important decisions, and providing ongoing support as these young people transition to adulthood. Your dedication and compassion will ensure that children in care and care leavers have the best possible start in life and the support they need to thrive.

For more information, please refer to the role profile or email:

Emma Clarkson - Practice Supervisor - [e-mail] or find out more about us here!

Our Offer

Salary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142 (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.

Please note: at this time, we are only accepting applications for qualified Social Workers as well as those looking to undertake their ASYE year.

If you are interested in learning about pathways in to Social Care check out Social worker | Explore careers | National Careers Service more information.

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.

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

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.