Social Worker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £34,834 per year, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Part time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU |
| Cwmni: | Suffolk County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Contract |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 15550 |
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- Suffolk County Council – West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3YU - Hybrid
- £34,834 - £38,223 per annum (pro rata)
- Retention payment of up to £4,000
- 24 hours per week, Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment for up to 12 months due to maternity leave
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Suffolk County Council (SCC) Post Adoption and SGO (Special Guardianship Order) Team as a Social Worker, working from West Suffolk House, Ipswich.
Are you empowered by being able to see and feel positive change?
We are looking for people like you, who share the same care, support, and dedication as we do.
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 role and responsibilities
- Undertaking direct work with children with a plan for adoption and other permanence outcomes. You will work with all professionals around the child to maximise the success of the transition to an alternative permanent arrangement before, during and after the move.
- Presenting training to professionals and families wanting to understand the impact for their child of their early lives along with the effects of development trauma, and how children can be supported now and into the future.
- To demonstrate innovative practice to match our ambition to positively affect outcomes for all vulnerable children.
- A creative social worker, skilled in placement planning and with an ability to meet the challenges, your focus on high quality service provision will promote sustainable changes for children.
- Flexible and have a passion to further build and develop on our success is key in supporting a strong ethos of performance and development across the service.
What you will need
- A relevant social work qualification.
- Social Work England registration is essential.
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
- Provides a county wider service to meet the needs of children.
- Works directly with children that have been adopted, under a special guardianship order, permanent fostering and link care. This role also works closely with the stage 2 adoption assessment team as they link and match children for adoption.
- We are a busy, friendly and highly supportive team with lots of creativity and passion in the work we do to support children and families.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are 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 (suffolkjobsdirect.org)
For more information
Please contact Sarah Louise Rice for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 264764 or emailing sarah-louise.rice@suffolk.gov.uk
If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
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: 11.30 pm, 24 June 2024.
Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
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 Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
- £34,834 - £38,223 per annum (pro rata)
- Retention payment of up to £4,000
- 24 hours per week, Flexible working options available
- Fixed Term or Secondment for up to 12 months due to maternity leave
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Suffolk County Council (SCC) Post Adoption and SGO (Special Guardianship Order) Team as a Social Worker, working from West Suffolk House, Ipswich.
Are you empowered by being able to see and feel positive change?
We are looking for people like you, who share the same care, support, and dedication as we do.
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 role and responsibilities
- Undertaking direct work with children with a plan for adoption and other permanence outcomes. You will work with all professionals around the child to maximise the success of the transition to an alternative permanent arrangement before, during and after the move.
- Presenting training to professionals and families wanting to understand the impact for their child of their early lives along with the effects of development trauma, and how children can be supported now and into the future.
- To demonstrate innovative practice to match our ambition to positively affect outcomes for all vulnerable children.
- A creative social worker, skilled in placement planning and with an ability to meet the challenges, your focus on high quality service provision will promote sustainable changes for children.
- Flexible and have a passion to further build and develop on our success is key in supporting a strong ethos of performance and development across the service.
What you will need
- A relevant social work qualification.
- Social Work England registration is essential.
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
- Provides a county wider service to meet the needs of children.
- Works directly with children that have been adopted, under a special guardianship order, permanent fostering and link care. This role also works closely with the stage 2 adoption assessment team as they link and match children for adoption.
- We are a busy, friendly and highly supportive team with lots of creativity and passion in the work we do to support children and families.
Empowering Everyone
We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are 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 (suffolkjobsdirect.org)
For more information
Please contact Sarah Louise Rice for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 264764 or emailing sarah-louise.rice@suffolk.gov.uk
If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
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: 11.30 pm, 24 June 2024.
Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
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 Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).