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Children's Social Workers

Employer
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Bluebell Centre, Chelmsley Wood
Salary
£31,346 - £38,890 p.a. Incremental progression is subject to performance.
Closing date
7 Feb 2022
Reference
SOL000004431

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Job Details

Hours:
37.0 Hours per Week

Opportunities are available to join us in Solihull, a small local authority where social workers as individuals are valued, supported and encouraged to grow and relationships with partner agencies are positive and well established with children and young people at the centre of all that we do.

We asked our Children in Care who said they would really value a “friendly and heartful Social Worker who makes time for them and listens to what they have to say. A Social Worker who is honest, reliable, open-minded and able to show empathy”.

During a focussed visit in June 2021, Ofsted inspectors noted that “Social Workers enjoy working in Solihull and feel well supported by their managers and teams. They receive a range of training and development opportunities to enhance their skills and expertise. Social workers benefit from regular supervision, which helps to progress plans for children.”

We are an authority always seeking to improve and innovate. This is an exciting time as we begin work in partnership with an outstanding authority on the Strengthening Families, Protecting Children programme. This will see us increasing our offer of supportive and preventative services to families in Solihull and moving towards a restorative approach to our practice.

As well as the many rewards of children’s social work, we also recognise the impact that aspects of the job can have on wellbeing. We offer a high level of support from managers and our 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme as well as immediate psychological support in the wake of critical incidents. We are currently working towards enhancing our wellbeing offer even further and your personal and wellbeing needs will always be a key and openly discussed element of the supervision and support on offer.

There is great scope for professional development here, whether you are a newly or recently qualified social worker or have a greater level of experience. Our training and career development pathways accommodate all needs and are constantly adapting based on feedback from our staff and developments in policy, legislation and the needs of our diverse communities.

We also offer:

  • A clear career structure
  • A competitive pay scheme which will recognise your experience
  • Guaranteed monthly supervision
  • Flexible working arrangements including flexi leave of up to 24 days per year and agile working arrangements such as home working (with up to date ICT equipment provided)
  • The opportunity to buy up to 10 days additional leave per year
  • Plenty of free on-site parking
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Employee benefits including a staff discount card
  • Support with relocation costs

We have a range of specialist teams and will help you to develop your expertise with the opportunity to move between teams in line with your career aspirations.

Applications are welcomed from both experienced Social Workers and newly qualified Social Workers who wish to commence their Assessed and Supported Year in Education.

If you are a Social Worker already registered or in the process of registering with Social Work England and are interested in working for Solihull’s Childrens Services we would love to hear from you. Please call 0121 788 4300 and leave your details.

 

Please note we do not accept CVs.

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This post will require an enhanced DBS check for working with children and depending on the team, possibly also adults.

Social Workers at Solihull Council are covered by the Fluency Duty, as outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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About Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council

Solihull

Solihull is regarded as a popular and vibrant place to live in the UK. As one of the most prosperous towns in the Midlands, almost two thirds of our borough is designated as green belt. We have over 1,500 acres of parks across the borough, with 16 Green Flag Awards. Solihull is very well connected, with great transport links such as the M40, M42 and M6 all close by, and an excellent rail network, plus, of course, an international airport. We are home to the award-winning Touchwood Shopping Centre, National Exhibition Centre, Resorts World Birmingham, and the Resorts World Arena.

It is an exciting time for Solihull, although we are a relatively small local authority (c. 6000 employees), we still have ambitious plans including the development of UK Central and HS2.

Here at Solihull Council, we want to ensure that all our citizens have an equal chance to share in Solihull’s success. We do this by putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

We recognise that our employees are the key factor in achieving our vision and as such, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real positive difference to people’s lives and can help us to continue building on our success.

Both Smarter Ways of Working and Employee Wellbeing are key Council Priorities.

The transition to Smarter Ways of Working has presented us with the opportunity to re-think how and where we work. With the option to access portable technology, dependent upon the requirements of the role, a lot of our people are not bound to a single workplace or traditional ways of working, with many choosing to spend a good proportion of their week working from home.

tomOur people told us that they value flexibility, and that choice enables them to have a better work-life balance, manage family responsibilities, enhance their personal wellbeing, and continue to deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Solihull.

Our people are our number one asset, and our aim is to have a healthy, happy engaged and thriving workforce.

Wellbeing is at the heart of our employee offer and we are a bronze accredited West Midlands Combined Authority Thrive at Work employer.  This recognises our commitment and action in support of employee wellbeing; we are currently working towards silver accreditation.

Unpaid carers carry out a key role within our community and know that this can be challenging when combined with employment.  Our Carer’s Policy and the ongoing support we give to our employees has resulted in us winning Employer of the Year 2022 at the Carer Friendly Awards.

We will offer you:

  • A friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment;
  • Competitive salaries including, for those at the top of their scale, the opportunity to receive a non-consolidated lump sum;
  • A range of flexible working options;
  • Annual leave starting at 25 days and rising to 30 days after 5 years' service in addition to public holidays with an opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional days' holiday per year;
  • A generous flexitime scheme (available for most roles);
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme;
  • A wide range of learning and development opportunities;
  • A range of family friendly policies;
  • Employee benefits including subsidised travel passes, Cycle 2 Work Scheme, confidential Employee Assistance Programme and staff discounts.

Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

As users of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Solihull Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For roles eligible for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check this will be indicated in the advert and supporting recruitment documents.  Where the post involves working with children, other vulnerable groups or in a position of trust it is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Further guidance is available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/945449/rehabilitation-of-offenders-guidance.pdf

Please note, where sufficient numbers of applications are received, we reserve the right to close a vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore advise that you submit your application as soon as possible.

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Telephone
0121 704 6000
Location
Council House
Manor Square
Solihull
West Midlands
B91 3QB
United Kingdom

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