Grade H-I SCP 27 £38,220- SCP 35 £46,142 plus Essential Car User Allowance up to £963pa. Contract: 3 year Fixed Term Contract. Essential Requirement: Driving License, DBS, Registered with SW England. Essential Qualification: Must have a Social Work Qualification and registered with Social Work England. Interview date: TBC. For further information about this role, contact Heidi Sherratt heidi.sherratt@bolton.gov.uk
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting; however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment. If using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full-time Supervising Social Worker to join our skilled and supportive Kinship fostering team. Due to Bolton being chosen to become one of only 7 national Kinship Zones nationally, the team is undergoing an expansion! This opportunity offers the chance to develop your skills within a specialist area of family placement. The role involves completing Kinship fostering assessments for fostering panel and court, as well as providing ongoing support and supervision to Kinship foster carers.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate about making a difference for children and families. You’ll be joining an experienced, friendly team who work collaboratively with others to provide a strength based, responsive service. A flexible approach to working is essential, as some work outside normal office hours will be required.
About Us
Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents. This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.
Benefits
We offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, exclusive rewards and benefits including discounts and gym membership prices, and salary sacrifice schemes.
Employment Conditions
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS clearance is required; this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Employment offers are conditional on satisfactory clearances. This is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English. For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk
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