Overview
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has a perfect opportunity for you. Our Children’s Services is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people. We are creating an empowering environment where social work practice can thrive, and social workers are encouraged to be innovative and creative to improve the services we offer to children and families. Our highly experienced management team provides consistent direction and support. You will be working from our new state-of-the-art council office on the riverside in Stockton, with free parking, a riverside café, and large modern office spaces. We are recruiting qualified Social Workers for our Children & Families Social Care Teams.
As a Social Worker in the Children & Families social care teams, you will build longer term relationships with children and their families. In this varied role, you will be responding to, co-ordinating and delivering social care services to children, young people and their families for children who have a child in need plan or child protection plan, including those who may be involved in PLO and court proceedings. We will provide a nurturing environment where your practice will flourish to contribute to positive outcomes for our children, young people and their families. You will work within small friendly teams, have a manageable caseload, and be provided with strong learning resources. You will also receive development support through the social work academy, regular supervision, and career progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Respond to, co-ordinate and deliver social care services to children, young people and their families for children with a child in need plan or child protection plan, including those involved in PLO and court proceedings.
Qualifications
* Have a relevant social work qualification
* Be registered with Social Work England
* Have compassion and an understanding of the needs of children and families
* Have knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and practices
* Be an excellent communicator
Benefits
* A career progression salary from £34,434 - £47,181
* £3,000 annual retention payment for Grade K and above (paid monthly)
* 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available
* Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement
* Your SWE Registration paid for
* Access to employee benefits including salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy and more
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