Youth Justice Newly Qualified Social Worker
Youth Justice Newly Qualified Social Worker
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£ 34314 - 37035
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Job Description
About Us
North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair green and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Thats why we are launching our Social Care Academy in September! Join us for your first year of practice and we will support you to be the best social worker you can be and make a positive impact on our community.
The Role
We are seeking a newly qualified social worker to join North Somersets Youth Justice (YJPS) and Prevention Service which is a successful partnership between key partners including North Somerset Council Police Health Integrated Care Board and Education partners. We aim improve outcomes and wellbeing for children and victims of crime in North Somerset by embedding a child first and identity focused approach to practice across the Partnership. We see collaboration and participation with children families and victims as central to our approach to achieving the overarching aim to improve the lives of children victims and communities in North Somerset.
As part of this role you will also join our Social Care Academy. In our Academy you will undertake your assessed and supported year in employment in a supported and scaffolded learning environment and develop the skills you need to join a social work team when you are ready.
You will have a development plan will be individualised to your unique learning needs. You will be supported by the Academy manager and a dedicated Practice Teacher to support your ASYE as well as the support from the Youth Justice Team manager.
In the Academy we will equip you with a working knowledge of our Building Connection practice approach based on relational restorative trauma-informed practice. We will offer you regular learning & development sessions on key areas of practice an experienced buddy in your destination team to shadow and support you and lots of opportunities to spend time with all our teams to understand all stages of a childs journey through support and intervention.
If you are committed to relationship-based family led practice and would like to undertake your first year of practice in a supportive reflective learning environment wed love to hear from you!
We will be holding our NQSW Assessment Day on Thursday 10th July at the Town Hall in Weston-Super-Mare so keep this date free! If you are shortlisted for our Assessment Day we will contact you on Thursday 9th July to let you know.
This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Valid driving licence and own transport or an alternative suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.
Work Style
At North Somerset Council we offer a hybrid working environment so you can work flexibly at home and in the office. Please note that during the induction period we will expect you to spend more time in the office to get to know your colleagues and support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style.
As this role falls into the category of Flexible Worker this means you can expect to work in the following way:
- 2-3 days in the office
- Works both from home and the office depending on the task at hand.
- You will be expected in the office for team meetings supervision and reflective learning sessions.
- Training is available to help balance work-life and manage time effectively with an emphasis on communication for team touchpoints and planning in-office days for collaboration.
About You
You must possess the following skills and experience:
Essential Criteria:
- Social Work Qualification or pending completion of qualification.
- Registration with Social Work England or eligible for registration after graduating
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Be able to create effective working relationships with families and professionals
- Commitment to relational trauma-informed practice.
Desirable Criteria:
- Have had a social work placement in a statutory setting
- Have had experience of working in Youth Justice
- Experience of working in a multi-agency environment
What We Offer
Our Social Work Academy provides robust support and training in your first year as a Social Worker. Our Academy model has been recognised by Skills for Care and supports Social Workers through a Secure Base Model to ensure that practitioners are psychologically safe and as such can ask questions make mistakes learn and thrive and achieve their fullest potential as relational trauma-informed social workers. You will start your year within the Academy linked to your destination team and you will gradually increase your time in this team in line with your skills knowledge and confidence.
In addition at North Somerset Council we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment. We offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Local Government Pension
- Opportunities for professional development
- Inclusive Staff groups including Carers Disabled LGBTQ REACH (Race Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) and Young Staff Forums
- Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
- Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes
Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.
How to Apply
Contact Information
For further information about the role please contact Laura Dixey Youth Justice Team Manager at or Melanie Holt Practice Development Lead at .
Important Information
As a Disability Confident Leader we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.
Assessment Centre Date: Thursday 10th July
Equal Opportunities
At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex gender identity sexual orientation religion or belief race age disability including neurodiversity if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early or extend the closing date depending on the number of applications received.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Employment Type
Full-Time
