Social Worker
- Employer
- Warwickshire County Council
- Location
- Stratford Upon Avon
- Salary
- £29,577 - £38,890
- Closing date
- 26 Sep 2020
- Reference
- WARW000005014
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- Sector
- Health & Social Care / Work
- Job Type
- Social work; Children - Qualified
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time, Part-Time
Job Details
Stratford District Children’s Team are a case management team that covers rural South Warwickshire. With offices based just outside Stratford Upon Avon town centre the service works with children from 0-18 covering a range of work from supporting families on a Child In Need basis through to child protection, court work, Looked After Children and adoption. We are looking to recruit social workers to our expanding Children's Safeguarding and Support Service.
If you would like to join a team which constantly strives to achieve the best outcomes for the children and families we work with, embraces new social work practices and is committed to providing a supportive learning environment for social workers to develop their skills and practice then we want to hear from you. We are looking for committed, enthusiastic and motivated child focused social workers to help us improve the outcomes for our young people, ensuring their voice is heard and remains central within our decision making processes. We are able to offer a supportive management team, an established ASYE and ongoing training programme as well as a clear career pathway to support social workers to achieve their potential and be the best they can be. Level 2 AYSE Social Worker Job Description and Person Specification Level 3 Social Worker Job Description and Person Specifiction Level 4 Social Worker Job Description and Person Specification Professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW)) SW England registration Experience in children's social work Have excellent analytical skills with ability to make well informed decisions Have the ability to record and produce concise, effective and accurate reports Have good communication skills with the ability to build relationships, engage with children and families This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. For further information about the role please contact Deborah Knight on (01926) 413629 or email: deborahknight@warwickshire.gov.uk Closing date: 25th September 2020To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not been submitted unless asked to do so. If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application. As part of being a Disability Confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application demonstrates that they meet the criteria for the post. This means the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification. Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Would particularly welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from the BAME community, people with a disability and people from the LGBT+ Community.
Company
As a local authority we take on a wide range of roles, whether we are providing specialist care and support to the most vulnerable in our communities, or championing Warwickshire as a choice for business through our work to promote economic growth and innovation.
Warwickshire is famous the world over as Shakespeare’s county— but that’s only half the story. We’re also vibrant and modern. One of the fastest growing commercial regions in the UK, we’re home to many leading companies and developing exciting opportunities for everyone who lives and works here.
We pride ourselves on being an innovative employer that like to encourage new ways of working. Likewise, our ability to make decisions quickly is as important to us as it is to our customers.
We work actively with partner organisations to deliver our core services:
- Schools and Learning
- Social Care and Health
- Community Safety
- Environment and Planning
- Leisure and Tourism
- Roads and Travel
- Website
- http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/jobs
- Telephone
- 01926 41 8125
- Location
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HR Service Centre
Shire Hall
Warwick
Warwickshire
CV34 4RL
United Kingdom
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