The job itself
Are you a qualified Social Worker looking for a role with a good work life balance and real progression opportunity? Social Worker careers in East Riding of Yorkshire Council Childrens Social Care could be exactly what youre looking for.
We are seeking two experienced Social Workers to be based within the Beverley Strengthening and Supporting Families team.
In the heart of East Yorkshire, Beverley is a vibrant and historic market town that offers an exceptional setting to grow your Social Work career. Known for its stunning Minster, cobbled streets, and thriving local culture, Beverley combines professional opportunity with a high quality of life. With excellent transport links to Hull, York, and Leeds, Beverley is well-connected and surrounded by charming villages, rolling countryside and is just a short drive from the Yorkshire Wolds and East Coast.
The East Riding of Yorkshire is a beautiful and diverse area to work in, covering a wide region from the York border across the northern part of the county, including many rural and isolated communities. This makes every day varied and rewarding, with opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
We are a well-established team with three managers, and a great deal of experience and knowledge, along with colleagues at the beginning of their social work career pathway, eager to learn and develop good practice.
What We are Looking For:
* Good decision-making skills and a clear understanding of the statutory duties and responsibilities in relation to social work with children and families.
* Experienced in statutory childcare work, including interventions with children, young people and their families under Child in Need Plans, Child Protection Plans, Family Law Legal Proceedings such as Public Law Care Proceedings, Private Law Proceedings and Adoption.
* A strong ability to build effective working relationships with children, parents, carers, and others within a childs network, grounded in empathy and compassion.
* A confident communicator, able to build rapport and deliver clear information.
* A commitment to ensuring timely and appropriate support for children and families.
* Excellent partnership working, supporting colleagues as part of a team, and the ability to use your initiative.
* Experience working across organisational boundaries to improve outcomes.
* The ability to work with competing demands and meet deadlines.
Our Practice Model - Stronger Together
You can, I can, We can
Our bespoke practice model, Stronger Together, is rooted in our values and commitment to building strong, collaborative relationships with children, families, and communities. While we continue to use Signs of Safety as our core framework, our approach is strengths-based, solution-focused, and relational.
This model ensures consistency across teams, creating a shared language and understanding of how we work together to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
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