Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Safeguarding
Job description
Communities that matter and places that belong
A workplace that champions every single voice
Make the change, be the difference to our children, our future.
We’re looking for inspirational social workers like you to help us put children and families at the heart of everything we do.
Your unique experience, knowledge and skills could be making a positive difference to children and families in North East Lincolnshire.
Now is an exciting time to join us. We’re changing lives, we’re rated Good by Ofsted, and we’re the fastest transforming children’s services team in the country.
Our sense of community is something you won’t find anywhere else and there’s a real buzz around the potential to collectively shape our future for generations to come.
You will be joining a service that is built on pride and passion, who have high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive and be the best they can be.
If you are an enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate Social Worker who wants to make a lifelong difference to children’s lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you.
About Our Team
Children’s Assessment Safeguarding Service
As a social worker within the Children’s Assessment Safeguarding Service, you will collaborate with partners to provide targeted support and interventions for children and families.
Your role will be vital in ensuring that young people receive the guidance and support they need. By identifying emerging needs and reducing risks, you will help create a safer and more supportive environment for children and adolescents.
For more information, please refer to the role profile or email:
Emily Scott - Service Lead - or find out more about us !
Our Offer
Salary from ASYE level £35, up to £47, (depending on experience) PLUS Essential Car User Allowance.
Social Workers from out of the area will also have access to a relocation and travel from home scheme worth up to £8,.
Please note: at this time, we are only accepting applications for qualified Social Workers as well as those looking to undertake their ASYE year.
If you are interested in learning about pathways in to Social Care check out for more information.
In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, if you are successful with your application, you must meet the below criteria and be able to provide:
1. At least one reference must be from your current or most recent employment, placement or work experience (if you are an agency worker at NELC, please provide your agency as a reference)
2. You must provide a professional/company email address (we cannot accept personal email addresses)
3. References must cover the last 3 years, any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form. Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position
What else can you expect?
4. Real progression opportunities within Social Work practice – North East Lincolnshire Council operate through grades for Social Workers to Advanced Social Worker level
5. Regular individual and reflective case supervision
6. A relational approach in all aspects of practice
7. Accessible and proactive management that creates the conditions for social workers to flourish and make a real difference to people’s lives
8. A highly supportive team and working environment
Your Benefits
As part of your RewardNEL package, not only will you enjoy a competitive salary, up to 40 days leave entitlement* (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension, you will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.