Social Worker Children in Care

Salisbury - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 39862 - 41771

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Salary: 39862 - 41771 inclusive of 10% market supplement

Hours per week: 37 hours

Rolling advert: Were continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

We are seeking a dynamic forward-thinking and Experienced Social Worker to become an integral part of our Children in Care Team in the South of Wiltshire (Salisbury). Dedicated to improving the lives of looked-after children and meeting the unique needs of the most vulnerable we received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in September 2023 with positive inspection feedback for our service.

We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We warmly invite qualified and experienced Social Workers registered with Social Work England to apply! Candidates returning to Social Work after a career break and international social workers are welcomed. We will support you to refresh your skills and re-enter practice confidently as well as practising in the UK.

As part of the Children in Care Team you will play a vital role in supporting looked-after children and care leavers. You will work closely with children families and partner agencies to deliver tailored support ensuring each childs needs are met in a safe inclusive and empowering way.

We are proactively preparing to meet growing demands while maintaining manageable workloads. To achieve this we are investing significantly in new positions at the management Social Worker and Personal Advisor levels all aimed at delivering the best possible outcomes for our Children and Families.

We have a package to support our care experienced young people (called the Local Offer) and have creative ways young people can influence our services and enhance inclusion (such as The Leaving Care Forum).

We would value your understanding of the impact of trauma on children related social care practices policies and your thorough knowledge of associated legislation. If you bring prior experience working with children in care safeguarding or working with children and young people with disabilities your application will be highly regarded.

Join our innovative local authority where you can further your career aspirations. Together we will continue making a positive impact on the lives of the children and families in Wiltshire.

Why us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

This position comes with a 10% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form. Remove if not applicable

While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship (from outside of the UK) due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity.

We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences skills and motivations.

Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details contact Maxine Morgan Team Leader at @ or call x16539.

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion. Disability Confident Employer Application process Please ensure all links including the managers email address are in bold

Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldnt want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!

DescriptionSalary: 39862 - 41771 inclusive of 10% market supplementHours per week: 37 hoursRolling advert: Were continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.We are seeking a dynamic...