Social Worker/ Senior Social Worker - Childrens Services
- Employer
- Shropshire Council
- Location
- Shropshire Council Head Office Shrewsbury, Shropshire
- Salary
- NJC Band 11 to Band 12 (dependant upon experience)
- Closing date
- 6 Dec 2024
- Reference
- 7153
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- Sector
- Local Councils
- Job Type
- Social work; Children - Qualified
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
Look after vulnerable children. We’ll look after you.
Social Worker/ Senior Social Worker – Children Looked After Service and 16+ Children Looked After Teams (Incl UASC)
£38,626.00-£47,754.00 (dependant upon experience)
Plus £5,000 retention payment
Social Worker – Children Looked After Service
At Shropshire Council’s Children’s Services, it’s all about the care. It always has been and always will be. We care for some of the most vulnerable children and their families in Shropshire. We care that children’s voices are heard. We believe that when we treat children and young people with respect and trust, love and encouragement, we give children every opportunity to grow.
We care for our staff, too. Which is why we’re investing in everything from new staff to new ways of working, so that our brilliant teams can do what they do best: give the best possible care to the children of Shropshire. And because we care about the great work you do, you’ll enjoy a £5,000 retention payment, too. Because this is more than a job. It’s a career. And it’s all about the care.
How you’ll care for children
Join the Children Looked After service, and you’ll be responsible for ongoing assessment work and intervention with children and families. It’s all about progressing children’s plans and ensuring that they have access to the right level of service at the right time. You’ll work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to make sure that the child’s voice is always heard and recorded, and that it forms an integral part of your case planning.
What essential skills are we looking for?
To apply for this role, you’ll need to be an experienced social worker with a degree in social work or equivalent, a diploma in social work or certificate in social services. You’ll also need post-qualifying experience in children and families work, and to have completed your ASYE.
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.
How we’ll care for you
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• £5,000 retention payment (after two years).
• Local government pension scheme.
• Positive and supportive access to visible managers in the office, and online.
• High-quality, regular supervision.
• A restorative, relationship-based practice model with both our clients and staff.
• A warm and nurturing work environment.
• Mutual respect at all levels.
• An excellent training programme.
• Great opportunities for progression.
• Strong relationships with partner organisations.
• Protected Lieu/TOIL time.
• Flexible and agile working.
• A wide range of support from fellow professionals.
• Free car parking.
• A robust ASYE programme.
• Stable and supportive teams with permanent Team Managers.
• A clear progression framework from ASYE to Director of Children’s Services.
• Fostering Friendly employer.
For further information about this role, please see the attached supporting documentation.
Further information is available in the attached documents.
Supporting Documents for Social Worker/ Senior Social Worker - Childrens Services
Company
About Shropshire Council
As a council, we’re putting Shropshire on the map because of the way we’re changing ourselves and transforming lives.
As a county, Shropshire already occupies its own privileged place in the hearts of the people who live here. If we’re England’s best-kept secret, we quite like it that way, as we’re a county of hidden gems that we don’t always shout about.
We’re a county of attractive, bustling market towns, each with its own identity crafted over hundreds of years, where you’ll find great pubs and unique little festivals. Situated in the Welsh Marches, the sense of history throughout our countryside and our towns and villages is tangible.
People talk about quality of life. In Shropshire, we live it.
Why work for us?
Helping the people of Shropshire live their best lives: this is what we do, and why we all chose to work here.
Shropshire Council is a complex organisation of some 5,700 people. We care for society’s most vulnerable. We help local businesses grow. We educate children and young people in schools and academies. We look after our shared environment now, and for future generations. We encourage people to take part in the democratic process – because we are their council, after all.
We do all this and much, much more besides.
Whatever we do, we are united around our shared purpose: to help the people of Shropshire to live their very best lives. Join us, and you will too.
We’re a council on a journey. Come with us.
We’re not your typical council. Why? Because we’re not afraid to change. In fact, right now, we’re on a journey that will transform the way we work, the services we deliver – and the lives of our residents. Come with us and see how far you go.
Opportunities, not just jobs.
Our council is all about opportunity: when we help our residents to live their best lives, they open up new opportunities for themselves. It’s the same for your career: you’ll have every opportunity to bring new ideas and new ways of working, and open up opportunities for yourself.
Welcome to Shropshire.
Sensible rents and house prices? Check. Some of the most beautiful countryside in the country? Check. Hidden gems, vibrant places to eat and drink? Check. An hour away from Birmingham and Manchester? Check. Shropshire gives you the work/life balance you’ve been craving.
Truly modern benefits.
We recognise the excellent work our people do, so we’re proud to support colleagues with a whole host of benefits that make a real difference to your health and wellbeing, money and finance, and the way you work.
Enable – supported employment services
We work directly with both job seekers and employers to find the right job for the right person. With over 20 years of experience, we have a proven track record of ensuring that clients find the career path that suits their interests and skills, ultimately providing employers with suitable candidates for the job.
Notes for applicants
When you click 'apply', you will be re-directed to Shropshire Council's online application portal.
To submit your application, you will need to login to Shropshire Council jobs portal (this is a separate login to WMJobs).
First time applicants will be asked to register which creates a new account.
If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
Contact details: resourcing@shropshire.gov.u
- Website
- https://www.shropshire.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 01743 252780
- Location
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Human Resources & Development
Shirehall
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6ND
United Kingdom
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