Overview
Communities that matter and places that belong. A workplace that champions every single voice. Make the change, be the difference to our children, our future. We are looking for inspirational social workers to help us put children and families at the heart of everything we do. Your unique experience, knowledge and skills could be making a positive difference to children and families in North East Lincolnshire. Now is an exciting time to join us. We are changing lives, rated Good by Ofsted, and the fastest transforming children’s services team in the country. Our sense of community is strong and there is real potential to shape our future for generations to come. You will be joining a service built on pride and passion, with high aspirations for children and families and a commitment 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.
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
Your Offer
Salary from ASYE level £35,235 up to £47,754 (depending on experience) plus Essential Car User Allowance. Social Workers from outside the area will also have access to a relocation and travel from home scheme worth up to £8,000.
Please note: at this time, we are only accepting applications from qualified Social Workers as well as those looking to undertake their ASYE year.
Safeguarding and Recruitment
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:
* At least one reference 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)
* You must provide a professional/company email address (personal emails cannot be accepted)
* References must cover the last 3 years; any gaps should be explained in your enhanced reference form. References will be requested only if you are offered a position
What else can you expect?
* Real progression opportunities within Social Work practice. North East Lincolnshire Council operates through grades from Social Worker to Advanced Social Worker level
* Regular individual and reflective case supervision
* A relational approach in all aspects of practice
* Accessible and proactive management that creates the conditions for social workers to flourish and make a real difference to people’s lives
* A highly supportive team and working environment
Your Benefits
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will 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 with a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local shops and venues, wellbeing support, discounted car parking and access to savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a fostering-friendly scheme.
* Leave subject to length of service
About North East Lincolnshire Council
Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire; house prices are four times lower than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer on our website. North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, recognising, celebrating, and embodying equality and diversity throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all.
North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. For posts involving access to these groups, the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check where appropriate.
At North East Lincolnshire Council, we know that together, we can be stronger.
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