What will you be doing?
We provide the front line, single point of contact for the public and professionals who make referrals with concerns for children who are at risk of significant harm or who are children in need. With a broad range of agencies and services in our region, you will be responsible for responding to new referrals from professionals and members of the public.
You will have the opportunity to work with children and young people on a short‑term basis after the initial referral until your cases transfer from the DAAT to other teams.
About you
You will be a qualified social worker who has completed your ASYE, registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children and families.
As a Senior Social Worker, you will be an integral part of a highly skilled team responsible for responding to referrals, conducting initial assessments, and providing interventions to children and families in need. You will have the opportunity to lead and support a team of social workers, working collaboratively to ensure the safety and well‑being of children across the county.
You will have awareness of the main legislative framework within which the role operates and knowledge of the range of services which are available to children and families and of the organisational framework within which they are provided.
Ideally you will have gained extensive post‑qualification experience of children and families social work within a statutory or voluntary organisation and have proven ability to relate professionally with children and families evidenced through previous work as a Social Worker.
Experience of supporting those in less experienced roles in a social work environment would be desirable.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check.
Benefits
* SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
* Retention bonus payments for established personnel
* 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years
* Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill‑health pension protection.
* Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
* Employee Assistance Programme – We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
* Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
* Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
* A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
* Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
* Subsidised town centre car parking scheme
We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.
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