Experienced Child and Family Practitioner - Social Worker
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
28/03/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 12/04/2017 23:59
Salary:
£34,110 - £37,216
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Civic Centre
Further Information
We are seeking to recruit a number of experienced child and family practitioners to our Referral and Assessment and Safeguarding teams. Job profiles are aligned to the knowledge and skills statements for social workers and the salary offer reflects the calibre of applicant we are looking to attract. You will join a group of highly effective and motivated staff who are committed to continuous improvement following our 'good' Ofsted judgement.
It is essential that you have a relevant Social work qualification or equivalent (SW Degree, CQSW, Dip SW or CSS) and evidence of PQ training. You must be registered with the HCPC. You must have knowledge of child care legislation and statutory guidance, child protection and multi-agency working, corporate parenting responsibilities and Government policy contexts and drivers. Experience of practising Social Work in a statutory setting and within statutory frameworks is also essential.
You will be a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker with at least 2 years experience of front-line child-care social work. You will be passionate about your work and have a genuine commitment to relational social work as an agent for change. You will have sound assessment and analytical skills and be able to demonstrate a confident, evidence based evaluation of risk. In addition you will have demonstrable ability in delivering strength based approaches through your engagement with families.
Our aim is to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people. The geographical areas covered include both rural and urban communities providing a variety of experiences and challenges.
Our offer includes a range of training and development opportunities designed to strengthen your CPD and equip you with the tools to perform to the highest standard of practice as well as prepare you for the national assessment and accreditation process. Progression and succession planning is an important aspect of our retention strategy and plans are in place to identify and sponsor the practice supervisors and leaders of the future from within the existing workforce. Our culture recognises the importance of valuing our staff by supporting Social Workers through manageable caseloads, reflective supervision, and accessibility to senior managers.
It is essential that you have a current driving licence and access to a car, or means to mobility support.
If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.
During the selection process candidates will be assessed against the
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities as set out in the job profile.
Apply online at www.gateshead.gov.uk
No C.V's accepted
Please note
This job is closed for applications.