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Social Worker/Senior Social Worker, Next Steps Team
| Posting date: | 06 December 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,909 to £42,503 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2025 |
| Location: | Sunderland, Tyne & Wear |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Together for Children Sunderland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Join Our Outstanding Team at Together for Children!
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy and fast paced Next Steps Team at Together for Children. This is your chance to be part of a well-established, supportive, and welcoming organization that values your growth and offers numerous training opportunities to enhance your practice.
Position: Social Worker/Senior Social Worker, Next Steps Team
Grade: 7/8 (SCP 26-36)
Salary: £32,909 - £42,503 per annum
Additional Benefits: Essential Car User Allowance of £1,239 per annum and 2% Recruitment and Retention Allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
About Us: Together for Children works on behalf of Sunderland City Council to deliver children’s services in the city. We are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, where all workers have reasonable caseloads and are well-supported by visible and approachable managers. This allows our social workers to carry out innovative work with children.
Our Values:
Child-Centered
Respectful
Creative
Transparent
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary: Enjoy an attractive and competitive salary.
Flexible Working: Benefit from flexible working arrangements and an agile working policy, including a hybrid model of home and office work.
Workspace & Equipment: Your own identified workspace and equipment.
Parking & Car Lease Scheme: Free onsite parking and a car lease scheme.
Pension & Service Terms: Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and local authority continuous service terms and conditions.
Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive health and wellbeing program for all employees.
Career Progression: Clear progression pathways with accredited qualifications.
Our Practice Model: We have adopted the Signs of Safety model, embedded in all areas of practice. Whether you are familiar with this model or not, we offer extensive training and support through our dedicated Signs of Safety team, including co-working and 1-1 sessions.
Your Role: You will have experience in undertaking assessments and producing robust plans. Creativity and experience in gaining the child’s views through direct work are essential. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies to provide high-level support and intervention based on assessed needs.
Support & Development: Join an established team with high levels of support and guidance from a Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager. We promote a nurturing, learning environment with high support and high challenge. We invest in workforce development, offering specialist training programs like Trauma-Informed Practice and Safe & Together training.
Commitment to Diversity: Together for Children is committed to developing a workforce representative of the diverse local communities we support. We strive to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued, and diversity is celebrated.
Employee Networks:
Accessibility Network
LGBTQ+ Network
Racial Equality NetworkWe welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.
Additional Benefits:
Agile working arrangements
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi-time scheme
Comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Join Us: If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and want to be part of an outstanding team, apply now!
Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a new challenge? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy and fast paced Next Steps Team at Together for Children. This is your chance to be part of a well-established, supportive, and welcoming organization that values your growth and offers numerous training opportunities to enhance your practice.
Position: Social Worker/Senior Social Worker, Next Steps Team
Grade: 7/8 (SCP 26-36)
Salary: £32,909 - £42,503 per annum
Additional Benefits: Essential Car User Allowance of £1,239 per annum and 2% Recruitment and Retention Allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week
About Us: Together for Children works on behalf of Sunderland City Council to deliver children’s services in the city. We are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, where all workers have reasonable caseloads and are well-supported by visible and approachable managers. This allows our social workers to carry out innovative work with children.
Our Values:
Child-Centered
Respectful
Creative
Transparent
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary: Enjoy an attractive and competitive salary.
Flexible Working: Benefit from flexible working arrangements and an agile working policy, including a hybrid model of home and office work.
Workspace & Equipment: Your own identified workspace and equipment.
Parking & Car Lease Scheme: Free onsite parking and a car lease scheme.
Pension & Service Terms: Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and local authority continuous service terms and conditions.
Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive health and wellbeing program for all employees.
Career Progression: Clear progression pathways with accredited qualifications.
Our Practice Model: We have adopted the Signs of Safety model, embedded in all areas of practice. Whether you are familiar with this model or not, we offer extensive training and support through our dedicated Signs of Safety team, including co-working and 1-1 sessions.
Your Role: You will have experience in undertaking assessments and producing robust plans. Creativity and experience in gaining the child’s views through direct work are essential. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies to provide high-level support and intervention based on assessed needs.
Support & Development: Join an established team with high levels of support and guidance from a Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager. We promote a nurturing, learning environment with high support and high challenge. We invest in workforce development, offering specialist training programs like Trauma-Informed Practice and Safe & Together training.
Commitment to Diversity: Together for Children is committed to developing a workforce representative of the diverse local communities we support. We strive to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued, and diversity is celebrated.
Employee Networks:
Accessibility Network
LGBTQ+ Network
Racial Equality NetworkWe welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.
Additional Benefits:
Agile working arrangements
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi-time scheme
Comprehensive health and wellbeing program
Join Us: If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and want to be part of an outstanding team, apply now!