This is a brilliant role where you will work with children with additional needs and their families from the point of referral to the point of permanence. You will use our Signs of Safety practice model in a strengths-based, relational, trauma-aware way, working alongside families to improve outcomes.
Your work will be varied, including assessing risk, implementing care plans, completing Child and Family assessments, working with children on a Children in Need basis, undertaking Child Protection Work and enquiries under Section 47, as well as Public and Private Law.
You will be joining us at a fantastic time. Inspectors have just judged our Children's Services as outstanding, and social workers have told inspectors that Durham is a great place to work. Their words and actions convey a sense of belonging, and they view Durham as their employer of choice. You can read the full report here.
Are you a social worker with a passion for working with children with disabilities and their families? You will need a degree in Social Work or an equivalent Social Work qualification with current Social Work England registration, and must have completed the assessed and supported year in employment.
We are passionate about social work in County Durham. We are committed to providing a culture where good practice can flourish. We will ensure you are highly supported with high-quality professional supervision, a great induction, and access to our strong learning and development offer. If you are looking to take a step into management, our aspiring managers program "Rising Stars" is here for you. We encourage flexible working to achieve a good work-life balance. Find out more about social work in Durham here.
* Competitive salaries
* 27 days holiday per year, rising to 32 days after five years of continuous local government service, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days annually.
* We promote excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours, and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
* Hybrid working (home and office).
* Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), plus top-up options like Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for LGPS members.
* Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assistance Scheme.
* Wide range of learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring.
* Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across major retailers).
* Discounted DCC gym membership.
* Staff networks run by staff for staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause, and Neurodiversity.
* Trade Union membership.
* Other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. More details can be found here.
If you are considering relocation, removal, lodging, and separation expenses of up to £8,000 may be available if you live outside County Durham and more than 30 miles from your new base, subject to eligibility criteria.
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 15 September, with alternative dates available if needed. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who meet all essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked-after young person, care leaver, or veteran.
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