Social Worker
- Employer
- Worcestershire County Council
- Location
- Kidderminster, Worcestershire
- Salary
- Social Worker: £25,481- £33,782 (dependent on experience).
- Closing date
- 31 Oct 2021
- Reference
- #27836
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- Sector
- Local Councils, Health & Social Care / Work
- Job Type
- Social work; Adults - Qualified
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
Social Worker
Wyre Forest Area Team
37hrs a week (permanent)
Social Worker: £25,481- £33,782 (dependent on experience).
Are you enthusiastic, dynamic, qualified social worker. We have a vacancy for a qualified Social worker to join us in the Wyre Forest Area Social Work Team. Are you enthusiastic, creative worker who values supporting people to maximise their independence in the community.
We are a very friendly team covering Kidderminster, Stourport, Bewdley and surrounding areas. We make time weekly as a team for reflective practice, and you will be offered on-going training, and professional development opportunities, monthly supervision, and a warm, supportive working environment where we value your contribution, and staff value and support each other.
You will need to have the ability to be creative, innovative and search for creative solutions that are not always obvious. In Worcestershire we have adopted the 3 Conversation model of practice which involves a strength based approach to working with people. You will manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision and have the ability to approve and purchase support packages to support people to make positive changes in their life. You will need to have the confidence to advocate for our clients and work in partnership with health colleagues, other statutory partners, and voluntary sector providers.
If you would like to find out more about this position, please contact:
If you would like to find out more about this positions please contact: Andy Welfoot – Wyre Forest Area Manager – 01905 845362.
You can apply by submitting your CV and Expressions of Interest showing how you meet the requirements of the person specification to socialworkopps@worcestershire.gov.uk
Closing date: 31st October 2021
Interview date: 8th November 2021
Company
The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!
With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.
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While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.
Notes for applicants
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Contact details: recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk
- Website
- http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01905 846666
- Location
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Worcestershire County Council
County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2NP
United Kingdom
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