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Social Worker

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
26/01/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 19/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
£31,099 - £34,723 / £36,298 - £40,478 p.a. i.e. grade 9 pre progression/grade 11 post progression
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Vacancy ID:
238928
Employment Location:
Within an approved location - Hybrid working applies
Post Number:
AHS/22/850A
Number of posts:
2
Closing date:
19 Feb
Further Information
Adult and Health Services
Adult Care

OP/PD/SS Review Team

Social Workers- Adult Care Services
2 x 37hrs permanent post

Location -an approved location within County Durham - Hybrid working applies

Salary: £31,099 - £34,723 / £36,298 - £40,478 p.a. Grade 9/11
i.e. pre-progression grade 9 scp 24 - 28 post -progression grade 11 scp 30 -34


VACANCY NO: AHS/22/850A

We are looking to recruit two permanent 37 hour Social Workers to work in the newly formed Review Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to assist in shaping the future approach to review, the Social Workers will be an integral part of the new team, undertaking complex reviews and conducting the relevant assessments of older and physically disabled people who are in the review system across a range of settings.

It is expected that the successful candidates will have experience of working within adult social care with an up to date knowledge of the relevant legislation, experience of working with other agencies and teams.

Required qualifications: Professional qualification: Degree in SW, Dip SW, CSS or CQSW or equivalent, plus Social Work England registration ( or be applying for registration).

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed

The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

For further information about the post please contact:
Catherine Rowlands on 07775 025149 or email catherine.rowlands@durham.gov.uk.
or
Karen Sayer, Review Team Manager Tel: 07442 880589 email karen.sayer@durham.gov.uk


It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 27th February , 2023
Interviews may be held remotely via Microsoft Teams.

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


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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