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Social Worker

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE
Salary
Band F, SCP 26-31 (£30,451 - £34,728 pro rata per annum) (£15.78 - £18.00 per hour)
Closing date
1 Nov 2021
Reference
SAND000005562

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Social work; Adults - Qualified
Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
Working Pattern
Part Time
Hours
Part-Time

Job Details

Fixed-term for 12 months due to maternity cover

We are looking for a Social Worker for a fixed-term 12 month contract to cover maternity. You will be working part time (Monday to Wednesday) in a small friendly team of social workers and social care officers to support vulnerable adults in the Rowley area. Currently this post requires working from home but will be based at the Blackheath Library when we start going back to the offices. You will receive a manageable caseload and regular supervision from social care lead officers and support from all the team.

If you require more information on the post, please contact Social Care Lead Officer Esther Chiadzwa on 077676647604 or Social Care Lead Officer Kaye Jones on 07583084810

If you have the required qualification, skills, experience and qualities, see Job Description and Personal Specification, please submit your application by the closing date.

Skills & Experience

You must have a degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW or equivalent, and be able to evidence your Social Work England registration.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Additional Information

A requirement of this post is that any successful candidate must have had a full course of an approved COVID‐19 vaccine prior to starting in the role, or be medically exempt. As part of the recruitment process the successful candidate will need to evidence this requirement.

Our Values; TrustUnity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.

Hours

18.5 hours per week

 

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

 

Supporting documents
Personnel Specification
Job Description
Information for Applicants

Company

Who are we?

Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Why work for us?

  • Generous annual leave entitlements
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
  • An exclusive retail discounts portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
  • An employee assistance and counselling service
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
  • Flexi-time working
  • A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
  • Volunteering scheme

Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell. 

We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours

To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;

https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 569 3300
Location
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom

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