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Social Work Assistant

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Temporary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
19/01/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 02/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
£22,369 - £24,496/£24,054 - £26,845 p.a. i.e. Grade 5 pre-progression / Grade 6 post-progression
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID:
238504
Employment Location:
Within a Locality Team- Hybrid working applies
Post Number:
AHS/22/672A
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
2 Feb
Further Information
ADULT AND HEALTH SERVICES
ADULT CARE
Easington Locality Team

Social Work Assistant
Temporary 37hrs until 31/3/2024 subject to return of the substantive postholder

Vacancy No: AHS/22/672A

Salary: £22,369 - £24,496/£24,054 - £26,845 pa. i.e. , Grade 5 pre progression / Grade 6 post progression

We are looking to appoint a temporary Social Work Assistant to work within the Easington Locality Team.

The Team provides an effective and efficient Assessment and Care Management service to adults 18 years and over with a physical disability, older people, and their carers.

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of key policy drivers and issues affecting the Team’s service user groups and their carers. They will be able to work with partner agencies, providers, and other professionals in order to ensure that needs are assessed and met in an appropriate and timely manner.

Required Qualifications: 5 GCSEs including English Language (9-4/A-C grades) or equivalent relevant qualification

For further information about the post please contact:

Adam Smith, Locality Team Manager on Tel. 03000 262 098 , E-mail: adam.smith@durham.gov.uk

It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 13th February, 2023.
Interviews may be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.

The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced level DBS check.

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


Take a look at our comprehensive benefits package https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

Apply on-line or for further assistance contact the Payroll & Employee Services via
Email: PESAHS@durham.gov.uk

Permanent DCC employees wishing to undertake a temporary post within the Council, whether this is within their substantive service, or across services, should seek the approval of their Line Manager / Senior Manager to undertake this temporary post with the guarantee to return to their substantive post at the expiry of the temporary post. If the temporary post is reviewed and further extended, agreement must be sought from the employee’s substantive line manager.

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.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.
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