Overview
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We are hiring Newly Qualified Social Workers with a focus on People, Promotion, Progression and Performance. We will support you with a protected caseload for 2 years and provide a range of guidance training and advice from the management and social work academy.
St Helens is a modernising Council located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire. We are passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children at the centre of our care. St Helens Borough Council aims to be a leading Council for best practice and an employer of choice for individuals seeking a rewarding role and career.
"Being Brilliant at the Basics and Beyond" reflects our ambition as we work towards outstanding performance. The child’s voice is central to all our work and we test this through health checks; you can view the most recent survey results attached with this advert.
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader and Equality & Diversity is part of our commitment to inclusion.
Responsibilities
* Provide expertise commensurate with the Newly Qualified Social Worker role within a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment.
* Work with teams to support children and families, maintaining a protected caseload for 2 years and receiving support from the ASYE co-ordinator.
* Engage with the Children’s Services Social Work Academy to develop professionally and progress through the career pathway.
Requirements
* Newly Qualified Social Worker with registration from Social Work England.
* Willingness to participate in a hybrid working arrangement with some home working; regular attendance at St Helens offices as required.
* Enhanced DBS Disclosure clearance required.
* Commitment to the values of the service and to improving outcomes for children and families.
Benefits
* Comprehensive benefits package including financial options, benefits and rewards.
* Participation in the St Helens Social Work Academy for continuous professional development.
* Access to health checks and a supportive, low-caseload working environment where available.
* Disability Confident Leader status with interview guarantees for disabled applicants who meet essential criteria.
Additional Information
* Hybrid roles with some home working; based at St Helens offices with regular area travel as part of the role.
* Equality & Diversity: we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds who share our values.
* We reserve the right to close the advert earlier if sufficient applications are received.
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