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Child Welfare Specialist
3 months ago
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade H. Scale 29 - £37,336 to Scale 34 - £42,403 with a professional bar at Scale 31- £39,186
Hours: 36 hours per week
Base Location: Ashton Old Library, Old Street, Ashton under-Lyne
Interview Date: To be arranged
Role Overview
In Tameside Children's Services, our focus on permanence planning is paramount. We are dedicated to ensuring that every child has a viable permanence plan that meets their emotional and legal requirements. We are currently seeking a skilled Social Worker to join our Discharge of Care Team within the Cared for Children Service.
The work environment in Tameside is diverse, offering opportunities to acquire new skills, gain valuable experience, and advance your career.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned Social Worker specializing in conducting assessments to facilitate the discharge of care orders for children living at home with their parents, as well as special guardianship assessments for children placed with foster or connected carers. You will play a crucial role in supporting court applications through the provision of written evidence and court attendance.
We are looking for a proficient practitioner with strong assessment capabilities and some experience in court proceedings. Collaboration with colleagues to ensure optimal outcomes for our cared-for children is essential.
Why Join Us?
As part of our team, you will be welcomed into a supportive network of experienced Social Workers and Managers who will provide a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and guidance to help you reach your full potential.
At Tameside, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and offer an excellent range of rewards and benefits, including:
- A minimum of 28 days of annual leave, with the option to purchase additional leave
- A 36-hour work week
- Family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing Support
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes
- Discounts at local shops, health & fitness clubs, restaurants, and more
For further details about this role or to have an informal discussion, please reach out to the Team Manager.
About Us
At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring that all our citizens lead long, fulfilling, and healthy lives. We focus on supporting economic growth, delivering high-quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable populations, and fostering strong, self-sufficient communities.
We recognize that our employees are the driving force behind our success, enabling us to fulfill our vision and priorities. Our values—Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity, and Engage—are at the core of our operations and guide our practices and behaviors.
This position requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
This role is classified as customer-facing under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as outlined in the person specification.
All appointments will start at the bottom salary point in the grade, with annual incremental progression each April until the maximum grade is reached. Where an individual can demonstrate that their existing salary in a relevant role exceeds the starting salary, a higher entry salary may be considered, subject to meeting the professional grade development criteria.
We are committed to fostering a culture that respects individuals, appreciates diversity, and allows everyone to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer, and reasonable adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Reference Number: DPT251
