Senior Social Worker
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,925 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 14748 |
Summary
- Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- £38,925 - £44,305 per annum (pro rata)
- Retention payment of up to £4,000
- 30 hours per week, Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment for up to 12 months
Are you empowered by being a part of a team, recruiting and assessing potential Foster Carers and Adopters to ensure Suffolk’s Looked after Children are supported to reach their full potential?
Join Suffolk County Council's (SCC's) Recruitment, Assessment and Matching Team as a Senior Social Worker, working from Endeavour House, Ipswich.
Here in Suffolk, we are proud to have created an environment where social workers can achieve the outcomes, they came into the profession to do.
We were recognised as one of leading social work authorities in the UK, whose children’s services are rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, "Services for children are of an exceptionally high standard. They are child-focused and make a positive difference to children's lives." (Ofsted, 2019). We have a well embedded practice framework to enable meaningful family focused help. ‘Signs of Safety’ enables us to do this respectfully and in collaboration with all the families, colleagues, and organisations we are working with.
Your responsibilities
Your role within the team will be:
- Supporting the recruitment of potential Foster Carers and Prospective Adopters
- Undertaking Fostering Form F assessments – Support and training will be provided
- Complete transferring Foster carer assessments
- Co deliver Skills to Foster Training and Fostering Information Evenings
What you will need
- A relevant social work qualification.
- Social Work England registration.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team:
- is a county wide service to recruit, assess and approve Foster Carers
- supports the matching of Foster Carers with long term foster placements
- is supportive and is keen to review and update best practices to ensure we can support those we work with to support the needs of children
- are busy, friendly and highly supportive with lots of creative ideas and a shared passion in approving Foster carers to support our children in care.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk).
For more information
Please contact Helena Chammings (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01284 758959 or emailing helena.chammings@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template (docx).
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 2 May 2024.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
plus more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).
- £38,925 - £44,305 per annum (pro rata)
- Retention payment of up to £4,000
- 30 hours per week, Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment for up to 12 months
Are you empowered by being a part of a team, recruiting and assessing potential Foster Carers and Adopters to ensure Suffolk’s Looked after Children are supported to reach their full potential?
Join Suffolk County Council's (SCC's) Recruitment, Assessment and Matching Team as a Senior Social Worker, working from Endeavour House, Ipswich.
Here in Suffolk, we are proud to have created an environment where social workers can achieve the outcomes, they came into the profession to do.
We were recognised as one of leading social work authorities in the UK, whose children’s services are rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, "Services for children are of an exceptionally high standard. They are child-focused and make a positive difference to children's lives." (Ofsted, 2019). We have a well embedded practice framework to enable meaningful family focused help. ‘Signs of Safety’ enables us to do this respectfully and in collaboration with all the families, colleagues, and organisations we are working with.
Your responsibilities
Your role within the team will be:
- Supporting the recruitment of potential Foster Carers and Prospective Adopters
- Undertaking Fostering Form F assessments – Support and training will be provided
- Complete transferring Foster carer assessments
- Co deliver Skills to Foster Training and Fostering Information Evenings
What you will need
- A relevant social work qualification.
- Social Work England registration.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team:
- is a county wide service to recruit, assess and approve Foster Carers
- supports the matching of Foster Carers with long term foster placements
- is supportive and is keen to review and update best practices to ensure we can support those we work with to support the needs of children
- are busy, friendly and highly supportive with lots of creative ideas and a shared passion in approving Foster carers to support our children in care.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk).
For more information
Please contact Helena Chammings (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01284 758959 or emailing helena.chammings@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template (docx).
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 2 May 2024.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
plus more!
If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).