Social Worker - Child Protection Service
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/07/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 06/08/2017 23:59
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
At an approved team location
Further Information
Vacancy Ref No: CYPS/17/260
Social Workers, Child Protection Service
Grade 9 Pre-progression £26,822 - £30,153
Grade 11 Post-progression £31,601 - £35,444
Children and Young People’s Services are seeking 3 Social Workers to join our Child Protection Service. I post is available in the North (Stanley), and 2 in the South (Spennymoor). These posts will be particularly attractive to social workers who have an interest in working under the Public Law Outline (PLO) process, and who enjoy using their planning, assessment and report writing skills.
We are looking for social workers who:
• Have experience of statutory social work with children, young people and families.
• Who want to make a real difference to the safety and well-being of children and young people in Durham.
• Share our vision and ambition.
• Have the ability to inspire the trust and confidence of professionals across a range of agencies.
Our culture is one of high expectations, high challenge and high support. You will benefit from:
• A supportive team and manager
• Regular supervision
• A leadership team that cares about you and your work
• Access to high quality professional development to help you achieve your career aspirations
• Opportunities for career progression
You can find out more through our social work careers website http://www.durham.gov.uk/socialwork, and in our recruitment pack (attached).
To apply for these posts you must:
• Hold a degree or post graduate diploma in social work, or equivalent social work qualification, for example the Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Certificate in Social Services (CSS) or Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)
• Be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
• Have at least 1 year of post qualification experience in social work
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) - Enhanced Disclosure
For an informal discussion about these opportunities please contact Judith Rayne, Operations Manager, Child Protection and Disability, Tel: 03000 266318. Opportunities to visit the teams can be arranged if you are interested.
Closing date is midnight on Sunday 6th August 2017
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 8th August 2017
Interviews will be held on Monday 21st August 2017.
Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the HR Operations & Data Team on Telephone: 03000 267247 (24hr answerphone). Email: hrCYPS@durham.gov.uk
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
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.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.