Job Description
As a Social Worker in North East Lincolnshire Council’s Children’s Services, you will work as part of a team to provide high quality Social Work practice to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.
Our Offer
Salary from the ASYE level £36,363 up to £49,282 (depending on experience) PLUS Essential Car User Allowance. Social Workers from out of the area will also have access to a relocation and travel from home scheme worth up to £8,000.
Your Role
Social Work practice is highly valued and supported by skilled, knowledgeable and caring leaders and managers. You will be joining a service that is built on pride and passion, who have high aspirations for children and families and who are committed 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.
Our Team
Within the Children’s Disability Service, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and we are dedicated to providing tailored support that promotes inclusion and independence. As a Social Worker on our team, you will work closely with children and their families to assess needs, create meaningful support plans, and ensure they receive the best possible care.
What else can you expect?
* Real progression opportunities within Social Work practice – North East Lincolnshire Council operates through grades for Social Workers 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
Requirements
To fully comply with safer recruitment guidelines, you must meet the following criteria:
* 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 email addresses are not accepted)
* References must cover the last 3 years; any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form. References will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position
* Pass an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and register with the DBS Update Service within 30 calendar days of the certificate issue date
Your Benefits
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will receive a competitive salary, up to 40 days leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension scheme. Additionally, you have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform, which includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes, discounts at local coffee shops and bars, in-house wellbeing support, discounted car parking, savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. Staff can also benefit from flexible working, excellent training and development opportunities and a fostering friendly scheme. Leave is subject to length of service.
Contact
Tracey Jacomb – Service Lead – tracey.jacomb@nelincs.gov.uk
Equalities
North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity are recognised, celebrated and embodied throughout the organisation. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. For any posts that will involve access to children, young people and adults at risk, the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check where appropriate.
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