Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/05/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 13/06/2021 23:59
Salary:
£27,741 - £39,880
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
As a high performing Local Authority we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, qualified Social Worker for the Permanence Team who will be committed to providing good outcomes for children and young people.
The Permanence Team works with children, their primary carers and families to support already agreed long term permanent plans where they are assessed as needing to be cared for outside of their birth parent’s care. This primarily includes Looked After Children, those subject to Special Guardianship or Child Arrangement Orders.
Achieving permanence is multifaceted. It requires children to experience not only physical permanence in the form of a family they are a part of and a home they live in, but also a sense of emotional permanence, of belonging and the opportunity to successfully build a strong identity. In many circumstances children will need support to make sense of being part of two families or to manage complex and sometimes difficult relationships and loyalties. This role is varied and will include work with birth families and reunification plans.
Applicants will need to evidence experience of assessment, care planning, conflict resolution and direct work to ensure that children’s and young person’s voices are heard. This will include skills and ability to confidently assess and manage situations where there may be child protection issues and complex areas of vulnerability.
In return we offer a supportive team environment, regular supervision and annual appraisal, flexible working, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Please ensure you refer to the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the Person Specification when completing your application as they are used to select candidates for interview.
In addition we also offer an excellent total reward package including a competitive salary, generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement as well as access to a number of additional employee benefits and a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Lisa Elliott, Team Manager on Tel: (01642) 527861.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.