Overview
Please note: To apply for this position, you must be a Qualified Social Worker and be registered with Social Work England
On the Isle of Wight our Children’s Service leadership team understands that our social workers require the right environment to succeed in this challenging, rewarding and important field.
But what are we doing to make this work for you as an experienced Social Work professional?
A Fresh Start:
We’ve introduced a new IOW MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) and a Referral & Intervention Service, creating space for Social Workers to deliver timely interventions and achieve long-lasting change for families.
Support & Protection Redesigned:
Our service has been restructured with a strong focus on:
Innovative Leadership:
Our newly appointed Principal Social Worker is driving system improvements and implementing the Family First programme, ensuring families are at the heart of everything we do.
Collaborative Culture:
We believe in “Creating Change Together” – with regular all-staff briefings and an ethos of teamwork and shared learning.
We value and respect the work you do and ensure our social work teams are given the right tools, conditions, support and guidance needed to make real change happen.
Qualifications and Requirements
This role requires:
* Qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England (as stated in the note above)
Responsibilities
Our social workers join a team focused on improving outcomes for children and families. The role includes working within the newly developed service structures to deliver interventions and contribute to system improvements. Specific duties are aligned with the practice model described below.
Practice Model
We emphasise a relational, strengths-based, solution-focused and restorative approach. We embody this model in all our relationships and will support you in your role and challenge you to be your best.
Our practice model is;
* relational
* strengths based
* solution focused
* restorative
Our Team and Culture
We operate with a collaborative culture: creating change together with regular briefings and a shared learning ethos.
Contact for Informal Discussion
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Lauren Wicks at lauren.wicks@iow.gov.uk or by calling on 01983 821000.
Isle of Wight Children’s Service Social Care achieved a Good Ofsted rating in 2018, which was maintained in November 2023.
Benefits and How to Join
Join #TeamIWC and you’ll receive our staff benefits package, including:
* Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
* Local Government pension scheme
* Discounted Solent ferry travel
* Island bus network discount
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff parking permit scheme
* Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
* National and local discounts & benefits schemes
* Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
* Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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