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Social Worker - ICRT

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
11/09/2018
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 23/09/2018 23:59
Salary:
Salary- £29,055 - £38,052 pro rata per annum (Depending on experience and progression rules apply), plus an essential car user allowance of £1,239 per annum. Relocation package and £1,000 golden hello are available. An additional 2% recruitment and retention allowance will be applied to this position effective 1 October 2018.
Hours per week:
28.96
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Vacancy ID:
179376
Employment Location:
Sandhill Centre
Number of posts:
1
Closing date:
23 Sep
Further Information
ICRT - Children’s Social Worker
4 Days per Week - 28.96 hours

We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join our ICRT Social Work Team; based together in modern accommodation at the Sandhill Centre, Sunderland.

You will safeguard and promote the welfare of the city’s most vulnerable unborn babies, children and young people, through the delivery of a high quality service by working in accordance with best practice, procedures and legislative requirements.

The Company is right in the middle of realising its improvement agenda and we are seeking committed and talented professionals with a number of post qualified years’ experience to join existing colleagues in our unique Company.
You will work directly with and also support children, young people and their families in completing child focused assessments. With proven experience in delivering statutory children’s social care services you will have knowledge of social care children’s legislation and be confident in delivering the best outcomes and decisions on behalf of service users. You must be an excellent team player and be able to form positive relationships with colleagues and partners.
Our Social Work offer is one of the most competitive across the region including a maximum earning potential of £40,052pa for a post qualified worker who has satisfied progression plus for external applicants an additional £1000 TfC retention payment payable on commencement (or after successful completion of the probationary period, if this applies). This is in addition to membership of the LGPS, 20% discount for a Nissan car and a generous annual leave entitlement. We also offer flexible working in order for you to strike that importance balance between your work and home life.

We want you to feel supported and confident to deliver at the highest standards and offer a range of training and development opportunities so that you have the tools to update your skills and knowledge. We also offer manageable caseloads and ensure that all workers are supported through regular supervision and appraisal. Our established Senior Management Team listens to the workforce and recognises their want to make a difference to the lives of our service users.

Child centred, Respectful, Creative and transparent are the values around which the Company has been formed. This is what you can expect from TfC when you join us.
For further information on careers in social care with Together for Children, please check our website: https://www.togetherforchildren.org.uk/work-us

This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

As part of our Safer Recruitment process, should you be shortlisted for interview, references will be requested prior to interview.

Please note if you have not heard from us within six weeks after the closing date please assume you have not been shortlisted.

Interviews to be held w/c 1 October, 2018
Please note
This job is closed for applications.

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