Social Worker - Parenting Assessment and Court Team
| Posting date: | 14 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,945 to £40,221 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 8 - 9 (subject to qualifications & experience). Up to £8,000 Relocation Allowance available |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 June 2024 |
| Location: | Rhyl, Denbighshire |
| Remote working: | Fully remote |
| Company: | Denbighshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CHCS00018W3HME |
Summary
Social Worker - Parenting Assessment and Court Team
Job reference: CHCS00018W3HME
Location: Rhyl / Hybrid
Salary: Grade 8 - Grade 9 (£33,945 - £40,221). Salary on appointment will be in accordance with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience
Hours: 37 per week / Part Time/Job Share will be considered
Contract: Permanent
Up to £8,000 relocation allowance available where qualifying criteria is met in accordance with the Council's Relocation Policy
We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced Social Workers from across all services. Applications from Student Social Workers in their final year of practice are welcome.
Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified child care Social Worker to join our Parenting Assessment and Court Team. We are looking for candidates who are committed to achieving the very best outcomes for vulnerable children and families. Hearing the voice of the child and working collaboratively with families is at the heart of what we do. Operating as One Service, we work closely with colleagues across Denbighshire and boast our own in house Therapeutic and Waking Hours Services and Family Resource Centres.
Our service is committed to improving the life chances of the most vulnerable children and young people and their families in Denbighshire, and wherever possible, enabling them to live safely in their communities.
Our aim is to make sure that we have the right balance of staffing, resources and services to provide positive experiences, effectively meet needs and promote positive outcomes for children and young people and their families both now and in the future.
Working in partnership with families, partner agencies and community based organisations enables us to provide a holistic and co-ordinated approach to delivering services that effectively meet the needs of children, young people and families.
There has never been a better time to join the team here at Denbighshire. We have a number of exciting opportunities for the right candidates to join us in delivering our service objectives.
Staff wellbeing is high on our agenda. You will be part of a team who work well together and support each other. You will have access to benefits for staff through the rewards scheme in addition to flexible working to enable work life balance. We will provide you with reflective supervision along with management support, excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme.
Our challenging journey is shaping the future of Children’s services, aspiring to be the best.
Come and join us to take up the challenge and play a key role within a highly supportive environment, to improve services to children and young people in Denbighshire.
We welcome visits to the departments from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit to meet the team or for an informal discussion, please contact the Team manager: Rosanna Hughes on 01824 712256.
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?
We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Reimbursement of the SCW registration fee
• The opportunity to work from home or the office
• Free parking at the office
• A full induction, reflective supervision along with management support
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an established CPD programme.
How to Apply?
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
Job reference: CHCS00018W3HME
Location: Rhyl / Hybrid
Salary: Grade 8 - Grade 9 (£33,945 - £40,221). Salary on appointment will be in accordance with the successful candidate's qualifications and experience
Hours: 37 per week / Part Time/Job Share will be considered
Contract: Permanent
Up to £8,000 relocation allowance available where qualifying criteria is met in accordance with the Council's Relocation Policy
We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced Social Workers from across all services. Applications from Student Social Workers in their final year of practice are welcome.
Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified child care Social Worker to join our Parenting Assessment and Court Team. We are looking for candidates who are committed to achieving the very best outcomes for vulnerable children and families. Hearing the voice of the child and working collaboratively with families is at the heart of what we do. Operating as One Service, we work closely with colleagues across Denbighshire and boast our own in house Therapeutic and Waking Hours Services and Family Resource Centres.
Our service is committed to improving the life chances of the most vulnerable children and young people and their families in Denbighshire, and wherever possible, enabling them to live safely in their communities.
Our aim is to make sure that we have the right balance of staffing, resources and services to provide positive experiences, effectively meet needs and promote positive outcomes for children and young people and their families both now and in the future.
Working in partnership with families, partner agencies and community based organisations enables us to provide a holistic and co-ordinated approach to delivering services that effectively meet the needs of children, young people and families.
There has never been a better time to join the team here at Denbighshire. We have a number of exciting opportunities for the right candidates to join us in delivering our service objectives.
Staff wellbeing is high on our agenda. You will be part of a team who work well together and support each other. You will have access to benefits for staff through the rewards scheme in addition to flexible working to enable work life balance. We will provide you with reflective supervision along with management support, excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme.
Our challenging journey is shaping the future of Children’s services, aspiring to be the best.
Come and join us to take up the challenge and play a key role within a highly supportive environment, to improve services to children and young people in Denbighshire.
We welcome visits to the departments from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit to meet the team or for an informal discussion, please contact the Team manager: Rosanna Hughes on 01824 712256.
What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?
We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days (pro rata)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Reimbursement of the SCW registration fee
• The opportunity to work from home or the office
• Free parking at the office
• A full induction, reflective supervision along with management support
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an established CPD programme.
How to Apply?
To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:
www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us
Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.
Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.
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