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Social Worker - Connected Carers

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
27/11/2024
Advert End Date:
08/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
Grade 9 £34,314 - £37,938 (Pre-Progression) / Grade 11 £39,513 - £43,693 (Post-Progression)
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Social Work - Children Service
Vacancy ID:
273398
Employment Location:
Your normal place of work will be at an approved team location in County Durham, but you may be required to work at any Council workplace within County Durham. Hybrid working options are available.
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
8 Dec
Further Information
We are looking for Social Workers who have completed their assessed and supported year in employment to join our growing Connected Carers team. You will work with relatives and friends looking after children who are unable to stay at home.
 
If you have recently qualified and are looking to start your social work career in Durham, we would still love to hear from you. Please contact our Social Work Academy practice leads Jane Farrell or Gladys Mante-Nyadu to discuss the opportunities available to you. You can contact Jane by e-mail at Jane.Farrell@durham.gov.uk, or by telephone on 07582 665 535, and Gladys by e-mail at Gladys.Mante-Nyadu@durham.gov.uk or by telephone on 07833 484 137.

This is a rewarding and varied role. 
 
What is Involved?
 
You will assess new Connected Carers, and offer advice and supervision to existing Connected Carers, as well as discuss potential training opportunities, ensuring they have the support they need to care for the children who live with them. You will use our signs of safety practice model to help you slow down your thinking so that robust evidence-based assessment and analysis guides your practice.
 
What Can You Expect From Us?
When you work in Durham, we put you first - we’re passionate about our people and offer a great working environment.
  • Your team manager will provide you with support and regular reflective supervision.
  • We will support you to have a great work/life balance, with hybrid working and flexible working options including compressed hours.
  • We will invest in your future. When you join us you will benefit from a comprehensive induction and training programme, and as the largest local authority of the North East we can offer you lots of opportunities to develop your career whether you see your future in practice or in a management role.
 
How Will I be Supported? 
We are passionate about social work in County Durham. We are committed to providing a culture where good practice can flourish. We ensure our social workers are highly supported and encourage flexible working to achieve a good work-life balance.
 
You will benefit from a range of training opportunities and professional development through personalised induction, professional supervision, and mentoring.
 
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/childrenssocialwork

Are You Ready to Apply?
We encourage you to contact Victoria McDowell, Team Manager for an informal discussion about the role before you apply. You can contact Victoria by e-mail at Victoria.McDowell@durham.gov.uk or by telephone on 07584581630.
 
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. 

If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 2), or the Recruitment Team via email at RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk

Interviews
Interviews will be held from 18th December onwards.

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.
 
Rewards and Benefits
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
  • Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
  • Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
  • 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 working).
  • Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
  • Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
  • Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
  • Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
  • Discounted DCC gym membership.
  • Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
  • Trade Union membership.
  • A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: 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 that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. 
 
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all.  We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
 
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
 
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce

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