Job Description
Pathways Social Worker
* Annual Salary: £32,654 - £42,708 plus a 15% market supplement paid monthly
* Location: Middlesbrough
* Job Type: Full-time
Join our dedicated team as a Pathways Social Worker, where you will support young people aged 16-25 transitioning from care to independence. This role is crucial in designing and implementing pathway plans that promote young people’s move into independence, ensuring a smooth transition into adulthood.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Undertake a comprehensive Social Work service to Children and Families within the leaving care service.
* Formulate and design appropriate pathway plans to meet identified needs and arrange the implementation of such plans with an emphasis on promoting independence.
* Provide ongoing support to individuals and families as the key worker, including home visits, meetings, direct work/observations, and completion of reports and assessments related to the child’s pathway plan.
* Ensure individual professional standards are maintained in line with agreed levels, including full compliance with policy and procedural guidelines.
* Regularly feedback to the Team Manager on any issues related to the provision of services or policies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* A recognised Social Work qualification, e.g., CQSW, CSS, Dip SW.
* Registration with Social Worker England (Social Work England).
* Must have a full driving license and use of a car with business insurance.
* Demonstrable experience with service users, particularly looked after children and care leavers.
* Strong interpersonal, organisational, and partnership working skills.
* Ability to undertake assessments of service users and carers.
* Knowledge of the legislation relevant to looked after children and care leavers.
Benefits:
* Generous annual leave starting from 26 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus paid bank holidays.
* Employer pension contributions of 11.5% and a death in service sum of 3.5 times your annual salary.
* Up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay for sickness absence.
* Access to family-friendly policies and discretionary leave.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars and bikes, and discounts for high street stores.
* Access to a range of benefits through the Viv up programme, including discounts on essentials, an Electric car Scheme, counselling services, and a 24/7 support helpline.
* Comprehensive support for professional development.
* Opportunities to engage in a variety of training formats including online, face-to-face, and e-learning courses.
* Potential to become a Practice Champion or facilitate practice workshops.
* Access to a full management development programme for career progression.
* A relocation package is available, assisting with costs up to £8,000 for moving and/or temporary accommodation.
To apply for this Pathways Social Worker position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.