Social Worker/Senior Social Worker (with a focus on Private Law)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
28/11/2024
Advert End Date:
12/12/2024 23:59
Salary:
Salary (full time): £36,124 - £45,718 per annum, plus an Essential Car User Allowance: £1239 per annum and 2% Recruitment and Retention Allowance paid monthly
Job Category:
Social Work - Children Service
Employment Location:
Sandhill Centre, Sunderland
Further Information
Social Worker/Senior Social Worker (with a focus on Private Law)
Salary (full time): £36,124 - £45,718 per annum, plus an Essential Car User Allowance: £1239 per annum and 2% Recruitment and Retention Allowance paid monthly
Join Together for Children - Make a Difference in Sunderland
Together for Children, working on behalf of Sunderland City Council, delivers exceptional children's services in the city. As part of our team, you'll benefit from local authority continuous service terms and conditions.
Our Values: Child Centred, Respectful, Creative, Transparent
At Together for Children, these values guide everything we do. We are proud to be an Ofsted-rated Outstanding service, where "all workers have reasonable caseloads and are well supported by visible and approachable managers; as a result, social workers are supported to carry out innovative work with children" (Ofsted 2021).
Position: Qualified Social Worker - Private Law Practitioner
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated social worker to join our team as a Private Law Practitioner. In this role, you will:
- Predominantly manage a caseload of private law matters
- Complete S.7 and S.37 reports as directed by the Private Family Law Court.
- Work directly with vulnerable children and families to advise the family courts on the best course of action.
- Provide case analysis and recommendations to the Court.
- Collaborate with parents, family networks, partner agencies, and the Court.
- Demonstrate an understanding of a child’s wishes and feelings through direct work.
You will be supported by a Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager and must have experience with Court work and meeting deadlines.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive Environment: Join a small, supportive social work team with guidance from experienced managers.
- Innovative Practice: We use the Signs of Safety model, embedded across our service. Extensive training and support are available, regardless of your prior experience with this model.
- Professional Development: We invest in our workforce with specialist training programs, including Trauma Informed Practice and Safe & Together training. Our multi-agency edge of care team, ‘Wear Together,’ is just one example of our innovative initiatives.
Interested?
If you are passionate about working with young people and possess the necessary skills, we want to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact Emma Gibson, Team Manager.
Emma.Gibson@togetherforchildren.org.uk
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Together for Children is dedicated to developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we support. We strive to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, and race.
Employee Networks:
- Accessibility Network
- LGBTQ+ Network
- Racial Equality Network
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Agile working arrangements
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi-time scheme
- Comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Join us at Together for Children and be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of children and families in Sunderland.