Social Worker - Children's Disability

Connected Local Government; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater Lincolnshire seeks a passionate Social Worker to join their Children’s Services team. The successful candidate will work closely with families, assess their needs, and provide tailored support to help children thrive. Offering a competitive salary ranging from £36,363 to £49,282, this role includes a generous relocation allowance. The position emphasizes career progression, supportive management, and a reflective working environment, making it ideal for those committed to making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Relocation Allowance

Up to 40 days leave entitlement

Local government pension

Qualifications

• A registered Social Worker with a relevant degree.
• Ability to provide supportive and inclusive care.
• Experience in child welfare and family services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work practice to support children and families.
• Assess needs and create meaningful support plans.
• Work closely with families to empower them.

Skills

Empathy

Team Collaboration

Assessment Skills

Support Plan Creation

Communication

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

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

As a Social Workerin North EastLincolnshireCouncil’s Children’s Services, you will work as part of a team to provide high qualitySocialWork practice to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.

Our Offer

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.

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.

Tracey Jacomb - Service Lead - [e-mail] or find out more about us here!

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

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.

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