This is an exciting opportunity to join Warwick Children's Team, Safeguarding and Support. We are a dynamic children’s team, which offers a high standard of service within a highly supportive environment. Restorative Practice is at the heart of what we do. Here at Warwickshire County Council we put children and families at the forefront. We aim to ensure that Warwickshire’s children, young people, parents and carers receive the right help at the right time. We are passionate about supporting communities and families to build on their strengths and relationships and find their own solutions.
The Role
You will be required to work with children and families under Child In Need, Child Protection, Children in Care - this will include completing high quality assessments, supporting families to find their own solutions and working collaboratively with families and the involved partner agencies. We also work with Children in Care until the age of 14 years, care proceedings and adoption.
If you are passionate about supporting children and families, we want to hear from you.
You could be the person we are looking for to join our innovative, supportive and high performing team.
We welcome applications from Level 2 , Level 3 and Level 4 applicants
For further details please see Job Description and Person Specifications
Level 2 Social Worker
Level 3 Social Worker
Level 4 Social Worker
In return we offer our pledge to you:
Excellent opportunities for personal development and career progression.
Supportivemanagers who provide recognition and a robust supervision policy which fully incorporates well being.
A clear and transparent pay structure linked to career progression and professional development.
Access to a credit union, pension scheme and relocation packages.
Other great benefits include generous annual leave, including bank holiday allowances and an extra day. Car fuel allowances and access to pool cars.
All this and the opportunity to work in the historic towns of Royal Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth - with its excellent transport links and beautiful countryside makes for an excellent package.
Additional Information
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 information about the role please contact: Nurul Kabir
nurulkabir@warwickshire.gov.uk or Lakbir Tahir
lakbirtahir@warwickshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 1st January 2021To 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.