Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/04/2024
Advert End Date:
30/04/2024 23:59
Salary:
£27,803 - £31,364 - Grade 7
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Your normal place of work will be Spectrum Business Park, Seaham, but you may be required to work at any Council workplace within County Durham
Further Information
Review Officer - temporary until 30 November 2024
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The Review Officer will primarily provide a key role in the review of Support Plans under Special Guardianship Orders and Child Arrangement Orders. They will provide support in the development of Support Plans and undertake annual reviews of support services, including financial support, as well as reviews following submission of appeals to ensure the appropriate support is accessed by carers and the needs of children/young people are met. They will also play an integral role in the development and access to a range of support/services to meet the needs of kinship carers and their families.
We encourage you to contact Glenda Henderson, Team Manager (Kinship Care Support) via email at glenda.henderson@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
Required qualifications: 5 GCSEs (A-C grades) or equivalent relevant qualification.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews are scheduled to be held weel commencing 6th May 2024
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email PESCYPS@durham.gov.uk
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We can offer you a range of employee benefits including competitive salaries, a generous leave entitlement of up to 32 days, a government pension scheme and various flexible and hybrid working options (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
If you would like to know more, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits
HYBRID WORKING
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.