Job Description
Social Worker - Safeguarding, Care Planning and Children with Disabilities
* 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 Social Worker, focusing on Safeguarding, Care Planning, and Children with Disabilities. This role is crucial in supporting families to ensure that children are safe and their needs are met. You will be instrumental in implementing care plans and working within legal frameworks when necessary to protect children at risk.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Undertake comprehensive Social Work services to children and families within a defined area.
* Formulate and design appropriate plans to meet identified needs and arrange for their implementation with other agencies.
* Provide ongoing support to individuals and families as the key worker.
* Maintain professional standards and comply with policy and procedural guidelines.
* Feedback any service provision issues to the Team Manager.
* Demonstrate commitment to equality, data protection, health and safety, and personal development.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., CQSW, CSS, Dip SW).
* Registration with Social Worker England (HCPC).
* Full UK Driving License and use of a car with business insurance.
* Experience with service users, particularly looked after children and care leavers.
* Strong interpersonal, organisational, and planning skills.
* Ability to work effectively in partnership with service users, their families/carers, and external agencies.
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and departmental policies, including Equal Opportunities.
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.
* Comprehensive sickness absence coverage.
* 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, counselling services, and a 24/7 support helpline.
* Comprehensive support for professional development with opportunities to become a Practice Champion or facilitate practice workshops.
* Access to a full management development programme for career progression.
* A relocation package assisting with costs up to £8,000.
To apply for this Social Worker position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.