Children's Experienced Social Worker
2 weeks ago
Make an impact where it matters the most - Children's Social Work in Devon.
About the Service
We're on an exciting and ambitious journey of cultural change. We are continuing to embed and relational ways of working. We believe that for most families, the best place for children to live is within their family and our role is to provide high support alongside high challenge to achieve this.
Our Disabled Children’s Service is responsible for managing a wide range of statutory duties working passionately to improve the life chances of disabled children and young people. We work with families who need extra help or specialist support to look after their children and keep them safe. We are able to support children throughout their journey because we work across the full range of statutory work, including assessment, child in need, child protection, children in care and transition to adulthood planning. We work closely with agencies across health, education, care, and community to promote great joined up planning in partnership with children, young people and their families to promote the best possible outcomes.
About the Role
As an Experienced Social Worker, you will be familiar of working in a high pressurised environment, and understand the importance of providing our children and young people with good quality assessments, regular purposeful visits and access to the help and support they need now and in the future. The casework will be varied, and you will be working creatively to promote positive long-term change. You will model social work practice that is of a high standard and in line with statutory obligations as well as championing restorative practice.
About You
You will be an advocate for the children and young people you are working with, ensuring each child feels fully supported. You will need to have:
A Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England. Significant experience of working within social care, including working in a multi-agency and court .environment. The ability to build effective professional relationships with children, families, and other professionals. Strong working knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models, and theories relevant to children’s social work.Please read the for the full details of this role attached below to this advert.
What you’ll get in return
In return for the vital contribution that you make, we have some fantastic employee benefits available, including:
Up to £2,000 annual retention payment (£1,000 paid every six months). Generous annual leave, & the ability to purchase additional annual leave. Free onsite parking. Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee well-being services. We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. Discounts at over 900 national & local high street retailers through our benefits platform. Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.If you are looking to move to Devon, subject to qualifying conditions, we offer a generous relocation allowance. There has never been a better time to make the move
Applications close on 8th December 2024 and applicants will be contacted to arrange interview dates upon shortlisting.
Please be aware that interviews can take place throughout our recruitment campaign, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment as we may close the advert early.
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