Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
23/01/2025
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/02/2025 23:59
Salary:
£37,938 - £46,731 pa
Job Category:
Social Work - Children Service
Employment Location:
Any location within North Tyneside
Further Information
North Tyneside Children’s Social Care is considered to be Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. We want the best for our children and families, and would encourage you to join us in our commitment to continuously deliver the services that make a difference to children and young people.
Ofsted stated in January 2025 that
“An unquestionable strength in North Tyneside is that leaders have created a culture where social workers can safely practice and do their best for children. This authentic approach by leaders and valued investment in the workforce mean that staff want to stay and make a positive difference to children’s lives”
We are currently looking for social workers at all stages in their career to join our Social Work Assessment Teams and our Safe and Supported Teams, and to join Teams that provide “high quality services that improve their (children and families) lives”.
The Social Work Assessment Teams work with children and families from the point of referral, working with families to complete Single Assessments and progressing involvement to Child in Need Plans and Child Protection enquiries where required. The Social Work Assessment Teams also work with Children in our Care until the first
Child in our Care Review
The Safe and Supported Teams work with children and families where there is longer term involvement under Child in Need Plans, Child Protection Plans and with children in our care. Safe and Supported work with children and families subject to private and public law proceedings and support children until final plans are agreed, which can include plans of permanency outside the family via long term fostering and adoption.
We want the best for children, young people and families and we know to achieve this we have to provide the best for our staff.
Safeguarding intervention is challenging and we want to make sure our staff feel safe in their practice.
We offer small supportive team structure, where you benefit from a high level of practice guidance and oversight. In our 2024 Health Check, 100% of colleagues told us that they felt their line manager cared about their welfare. We encourage peer support from your team. You will have access to regular group supervision. Senior managers are visible and accessible so you know you are never alone in the work that you do with children, young people and families.
We have a range of resources and support in place to ensure our staff have a healthy work life balance. These include flexible and agile working arrangements, generous annual leave entitlement and access to fantastic money saving offers across the region. We engage our staff in a range of clinical support opportunities including counselling and Schwartz rounds to combat the emotional strains of the day job. We are committed to continuing to develop this offer and responding to the needs of our teams.
The 2024 Health Check reported that 95% of colleagues feel that North Tyneside promotes a learning culture. We are committed to supporting the development opportunities of our teams and have an extensive in-house training offer as well as access to regional HEI post qualification courses and national learning opportunities. The practice model used in North Tyneside is Signs of Safety, and you will be supported in developing and using this approach. You will receive regular high quality reflective supervision that focuses on case management as well as your own professional development.
We listen to our colleagues and promote various opportunities for leaders to hear your voice. These include regular Children’s Services Health Check and consultation opportunities on the things that matter to you and your work.
Our staff tell us they are happy working with us. 100% of staff in our recent staff Health Check told us they make a significant contribution to achieving positive outcomes for children and families. 94% of our staff told us they would recommend working for North Tyneside Children’s Service.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and an Enhanced DBS disclosure, including Barred List Check, will be required.
For information about North Tyneside Council, the benefits of working for us, and the many attractions of working and living in North Tyneside please see the council’s “About Us” pages on www.northeastjobs.org.uk.
North Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to familiarise themselves with all relevant policies, procedures, and guidance. Within North Tyneside, safeguarding is everybody's business.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.