Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Safeguarding
Job description
Passionate about your practice? Be at the heart of our transformation journey.
Join a service that empowers you, supports you and values your skills.
Make the change, be the difference to our children, our future.
As part of our team, not only can you expect real progression opportunities for your career, you will be supported with compassionate, relational leadership to help you thrive and feel safe in your practice.
As a Social Worker in North East Lincolnshire Council’s Children’s Services, you will work as part of a team to provide high quality Social Work practice to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.
Social Work practice is highly valued and supported by skilled, knowledgeable and caring leaders and managers.
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.
We have vacancies in the following areas for qualified Social Workers as well as those looking to undertake their ASYE year:
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.