Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of the work our Children’s Services do, having been rated as Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. We are now pleased to be offering the opportunity for those seeking to join our Children and Families service and become a Trainee Social Worker. We have developed a number of trainee social work opportunities across the county in order to support our social work teams in their delivery of our Strength in Relationships practice model. We have a number of opportunities to become a Trainee Social Worker. These roles are available in the following locations (please ensure you state clearly which location you are interested in, on your application form). Please be aware that North Yorkshire is the largest County in the UK and travel is extensive across the county; you need to be prepared to undertake all travel associated with the role. · Skipton: Family Assessment and Support team 1 post · Selby: Family Assessment and Support team 2 posts · Scarborough: Youth Justice Service 1 post This is a great opportunity to join North Yorkshire Council Children and Young People’s Service Directorate. We are always seeking talented individuals who are residents in our county and have the skills, ambition and creativity required to undertake a social work apprenticeship with us. Join us as a trainee social worker and you will receive a structured induction and the opportunity to train. This will include the social work apprenticeship degree (36 months) or the Higher Degree Post Graduate Diploma (17 months) for those who already have a degree. Are you currently working with children and families and think you might want to become a social worker? What do you need? · You must have experience of direct work with children and their families of at least 12 months. · You must be able to evidence that you have developed relevant social work values, knowledge and skills (as these will be assessed at all stages of the recruitment and selection process). Please click here for more details. · The minimum academic requirements are Maths and English Language at GCSE grade 4/C (or equivalent) which you will need to provide evidence at the pre-screening stage. A full driver’s licence (with use of a car) and the ability to travel around the area you will be working in visiting children and their families. You will need an enhanced DBS and meet safer recruitment requirements. A positive and committed approach with the ability to work with challenging circumstances. What will you get from us? Successful applicants will be given an opportunity to complete a BA (Honours) Social Work Degree (via the Open University) or the Higher Degree Post Graduate Diploma whilst you work and learn. · Grade I, salary starting from £33,366 up to £37,035 · Great support from our social work professional learning team alongside the team you are placed in. · Experienced practice educators and advanced practitioners across teams. · A solid understanding of the social work role and social work practice within North Yorkshire and a permanent social work job once you qualify. · Extensive in-house training opportunities to build your skills and knowledge. Contacts For an informal discussion about the role or to find out more please contact: Emma Morgan, Social Work Professional Learning and Development Team Leader via email at Emma.morgan@northyorks.gov.uk or Greta Hofman, Social work Professional Learning and Development Officer, via email at Greta.Hofman@northyorks.gov.uk or Samantha Clayton, Head of Effective Practice, via email at Samantha.Clayton@northyorks.gov.uk We are offering a lunchtime and evening sessions for you to find out more information about the Trainee Social Worker opportunities (these will be held via Microsoft Teams). These will take place on Thursday 8 th May (12:00 – 13:00 or 17:00 – 18:00). If you would like to attend one of these sessions, please contact Greta Hofman at Greta.Hofman@northyorks.gov.uk to register your interest (please state which session you would like to attend). To apply please click the Apply Now link below.