Social Work jobs in United Kingdom

Social Workers on selected pay grades are eligible for our Welcome and Retention Bonus:

• £1000 paid in your first month salary and £1000 paid at the end of your 1st completed year in service.
• £2000 paid after your 2nd completed year in service.
• £3000 paid in your 3rd completed year in service and every completed year thereafter.
• Reimbursement of the Social Work England Registration.

Social Workers within this service area are able to work flexibly between home and work to meet the needs of the service whilst recognising the benefits that a hybrid model of working can bring.

As a Social Worker within the Children and Young People's Disability Service (CYPDS) you will be responsible for a caseload of children on child-in-need plans, child protection plans, and some who may be looked after and subject to PLO or care proceedings. Your role will include the undertaking of all tasks associated with children under statutory frameworks. You will work closely with colleagues in Health and Education Services, and lead on creating short breaks support packages. You will also have the opportunity to develop skills in supporting young people in their preparation for adulthood, their transition to adult services, and parent carer needs assessments.

If you have experience in supporting children with disabilities to live an independent life, are competent in assessment and direct work, and are looking for the next challenging step in your career with a supportive management team, we encourage you to apply today!

For more information about the role and/or an informal conversation, view the Role Profile or contact Andrea Bryant, Head of Service (andrea.bryant@sutton.gov.uk) or recruitment@kingston.gov.uk.

About you

We welcome applications from Social Workers with significant experience in supporting children with disabilities, as well as social workers with experience of other statutory frontline children's services. You will have strong assessment, analytical and risk management skills combined with excellent communication skills. You will also be able to plan care packages and monitor and review their effectiveness.

In addition, we would expect the successful candidate to demonstrate the following competences (not limited to):

• You are a Qualified Social Worker with a Social Work degree or recognised qualification and registered with the relevant regulatory body Social Work England
• At least 1 year post Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) working experience
• Hold the relevant skills, knowledge and aptitude to ensure that all vulnerable people are safeguarded from abuse and that all statutory functions, local policy, procedures are adhered to in a timely manner and documented accordingly.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to work effectively with individuals and families affected by a learning disability
• Ability to demonstrate understanding, patience, and sensitivity when interacting with service users.

Please note: Social Workers may be required to travel outside the Borough to visit clients as part of their caseload. Further details regarding the caseload and travel expectations will be provided during the interview process.

About Sutton

Sutton combines a high quality of life, green and spacious, with distinctive town centres providing access to jobs and culture the capital has to offer.

Ofsted rated us as ‘Good’, with 'Outstanding' leadership, in December 2021. However, we have not rested but continue to strive to do more for families, strengthen practice and bring innovative ways of working across our systems.

As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills. We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across - however big or small - will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.

In addition, we offer a modern and flexible working environment for our staff, supported by our IT infrastructure, including Google Chromebooks and Google Apps.

Employees have access to a wide range of benefits, some of which include:

Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro-rata if part-time working hours apply)

Flexi-time (Please note, this applies to roles at grades 1-9 only)

Comprehensive learning and development programme

Local and national discounts for shopping, eating out and leisure activities

Interest free season ticket loans

Bicycle loan facilities and cycle to work scheme

Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses

Confidential wellbeing and counselling support

Subsidised gym membership

If you have any questions about applying for this role, please contact recruitment@sutton.gov.uk

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