Social Work - Children Service
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
16/08/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 30/09/2023 12:00
Salary:
£30,151 - £41,496
Job Category:
Social Work - Children Service
Employment Location:
Daisy Lane or Seafield House Redcar
Number of posts:
Multiple
Further Information
Redcar and Cleveland borough council believe that every family deserves the chance to flourish and thrive.
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of Children and families? Are you passionate about supporting and empowering parents to create safe and nurturing environments for their children? If so, we want you to join our passionate workforce. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Redcar and Cleveland borough councils Childrens social work teams. who are committed to helping our children, adults, and communities to thrive.
What Redcar and Cleveland can offer you
1. Competitive salary and a pension that will earn you more than a private pension.
2. Staff benefits which can save you money on food shopping, electrical goods, motoring, and cycling.
3. Health Benefits: access to a range of health care including staff support network, program of health promotion event…
4. Payment of your social work England fees, refer a friend scheme and a practice educator bonus.
5. Extensive training opportunities including best interest assessor, practice educator, ABE, Family Seeing, Trauma informed…
6. Supportive Team Environment: being part of Redcar and Cleveland Childrens social care means becoming part of a supportive and collaborative community. It goes without saying that we care about our children, but we also care about our social workers. You will have access to high quality developmental supervision as well as working within a very supportive team. You will have access to regular team meetings and training opportunities including access to the Frontline Career progression, to enhance your professional growth and development.
7. Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. With hybrid working arrangements and a commitment to promoting well-being, we strive to ensure that you can enjoy a fulfilling personal life alongside your professional responsibilities.
8. Diverse and Challenging Caseload: As a Social Worker you will have a varied caseload which will provide you with opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge, making every day fulfilling and rewarding.
9. Progression and Career opportunities – Routes to progression are supported by Redcar and Cleveland. Updated progression process has been simplified with monthly progression panel chaired by Principal social worker. Secondment opportunities to experience different parts of the directorate.
Ofsted in June 2023 say about Redcar and Cleveland:
“Senior leaders have proactively responded to workforce and workload challenges and strive to make Redcar and Cleveland a ‘great place to work’. The social workers and managers inspectors spoke to were unanimously positive about working in Redcar and Cleveland. They describe a culture of learning, with access to relevant training and a visible, responsive senior leadership team.”
“Social workers are tenacious in their efforts to speak with and visit children to ensure that they are safe”.
Staff testimonials:
“Very happy in Redcar & Cleveland and in every team, I have always had supportive managers”.
“We are very lucky here in Redcar to have these opportunities”.
“Excellent training and Practice Weeks, very helpful and informative”
“I am part of a supportive team and proud”.
“Love the job and stay because of support”.
“Both managers and service managers are approachable”.
“Worked in a couple of Local Authorities ’s and feel welcome here and supported by the team”.
“I am able to work condensed hours to support home/life balance”.
“Love my job and want to progress and in Redcar and Cleveland”.
If you are ready to utilise your skills and expertise to empower families and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of an inspiring journey.
To discuss joining Redcar and Cleveland Childrens Social Work team please contact:
Charlotte Bell – Assessment Teams Service Manager- Charlotte.Bell@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk or
Jayne Bulmer- Service Manager, Locality Safeguarding- Jayne.Bulmer@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
The authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure & barring service check (DBS) will be sought.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.