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Salary: From £38,220 - £42,839 per annum pro rata + relocation support per annum
Grade: JK
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
North Yorkshire Council’s Children’s Services have a national reputation for excellence, and we are now pleased to be offering the opportunity to join our highly acclaimed service and help us continue to offer excellent provision. We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Disabled Children’s Service. We also welcome those who are looking to relocate.
The Role
You will be working in a team that is constantly trying to improve outcomes for safeguarding disabled children and supporting their families. You will be based in a specialist team of social workers providing support and advice to children and young people with significant learning and physical disabilities aged 0-18 and their families. The team is committed to work with children and their families/carers, using a range of solution focussed, strength-based relationship practice models. The DC&YPS provide services which follow from specific legislation, including the Children Act 1989, the Children Act 2004, CSDPA 1970, the Care Act 2014 and the Short Breaks Guidance. We are committed to providing good quality services to support severely disabled children, young people and their families.
There will be a requirement to manage Looked after children case work, safeguarding and court work, dependant on knowledge and skills
Key Requirements
* Must hold a relevant Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, Masters, or Degree in Social Work).
* Able to demonstrate skills and knowledge aligned with the job specification.
* Passionate about working with disabled young people and committed to creating brighter futures for them.
* Must be registered with Social Work England.
* Confident spoken communication skills required.
* Proficient use of the English language is essential for this role.
Working for us
When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) after 5 years’ service, plus public holidays. Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme. Fitness & Rewards: Fitness discounts with various Gyms across the county. Lifestyle Savings: explore a huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers. Plus, lots more…
Interview date: TBC
If you would like a general discussion about social work or other opportunities, please contact Samantha Clayton on 01609 534321. Help us continue to drive positive change and join our skilled and dedicated team – we look forward to receiving your application! An enhanced DBS is required for this post.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.
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