Child Action Northwest (CANW) is an award-winning charity providing a range of innovative and creative services across the North of England that support children, families, and vulnerable adults. CANW has been supporting children and young people for 130 years since the founding of the organisation in 1886. Our mission is to inspire lives and change futures. Our values of caring, empowerment, and never giving up are present in all we do and underpin our work. We believe in the power of the individual and communities to grow, develop, and change.
We have a new and exciting opportunity within CANW for a part-time Supervising Social Worker in our growing Care and Accommodation department. At this exciting point in growth for our charity, you will be responsible for ensuring the service attains positive outcomes for children and young people and that young people are actively engaged in decision-making concerning the aspects of their lives which matter to them.
The role also involves supporting the Team Manager in the recruitment, assessment, training, support, and supervision of a range of foster carers ensuring high-quality placements are available for looked-after children and young people.
Our perfect candidate will be a team player who will help us drive forward our ambition for growth, innovation, and excellence across our service portfolio. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate, self-motivated, energetic, with a positive attitude who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people.
Alongside working for a charity like CANW that provides you with a sense of reward, fulfilment, and passion, who go above and beyond to support the lives of children and young people, you will also receive a suite of benefits including:
* Salary £14,437 - £18,276 (£28,875 - £36,553 FTE)
* Company Sick Pay after probation period
* Enhanced Maternity / Paternity
* Volunteering programme allowing 2 days to employees to get involved, fundraise, and give back to CANW
* Discounted BUPA medical insurance paid through salary
* Enhanced annual leave starting from 25 days, plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day every year up to 30 days holiday (pro-rata for part-time roles)
* Holiday purchase scheme allowing an additional 5 days per year
* Electric vehicle lease scheme
* A range of learning and development opportunities including our in-house LMS System
* Medicash Scheme, providing money back for medical prescriptions, optical and dental appointments and physio
* Employee Assistance Programme allowing 24/7 access to external support and advice when needed
* Benefits hub with exclusive retail, food, and beverage discounts
* Reward, recognition, and long service awards
This vacancy will close on 20th January 2025 with the interview date still to be confirmed.
All roles within CANW have a responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults. This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check checked against the Children’s Barred List.
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