Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
09/11/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 30/11/2017 23:59
Salary:
£26,822 - £35,444 (salary on appointment is determined by length and level of experience)
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
An approved team location
Further Information
Vacancy Reference: CYPS/17/389
Durham County Council’s Children and Young People’s Services are seeking experienced Social Workers who:
• Are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families
• Enjoy direct work with children, young people and families
• Have strong assessment and planning skills
You would join our teams working with children, young people and families who are in need of support and protection, and would be responsible for a caseload of families who require statutory social work intervention, this includes Child in Need, Child Protection and court work involving public and private law. You would have the direction and support of a team manager and social work consultant (a non-case holding senior worker who provides reflective supervision).
In return we offer a supportive team environment, excellent professional development, regular supervision and 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).
If you are interested in the post and would like to find out more, please don’t hesitate to contact Judith Rayne, Operations Manager for an informal discussion, Tel: 03000 266318 e-mail: Judith.Rayne@durham.gov.uk
To be apply for this post 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)
• Undergo Police Vetting, in addition to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Disclosure.
Interview date to be confirmed.
Removal, lodging and separation expenses may be available to the successful candidate if at the time of application for appointment their place of residence is outside the administrative area of County Durham and in excess of 30 miles in a straight line from the their new administrative centre, along with a number of other criteria for eligibility.
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.