Newly Qualified Social Workers
| Posting date: | 20 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,434.00 to £35,412.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £34434.00 - £35412.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 December 2025 |
| Location: | Carlisle, CA1 1RD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | F0131-CMB2125e |
Summary
To improve outcomes for children and young people in Cumbria by listening to the voice of the child, young person and their family, understanding their need and working together to agree how these needs will be me with the right help and support. To assess, deliver, plan, implement and evaluate services and support to individuals and groups and to improve community capacity and/or service users wellbeing and /or skills. To work in a team and manage an allocated case load of varying complexity under supervision. Key job specific accountabilities To use active listening, observation and communication to build relationships with families, children and young people. Under support and guidance, gather information to understand, identify and assess complexity and seriousness of need through investigation and analysis of information within childrens services procedures. With support and guidance, liaise with partners and colleagues to assess and understand the impact of need and analyse the information in order to formulate needs led outcomes focused plans for children and families. Participate in the planning and reviewing of child protection cases and of cases of children in care, where necessary and with support, working with a range of legal options to support investigation and protection. Keep the necessary records that describe and support an analysis of the childs experience clearly identify the childs voice and demonstrate any decision making rational. To ensure practice is informed by evidence and theory. To understand the roles and accountabilities of other professionals in order to ensure the appropriate services are provided to meet the identified needs. To share skills and knowledge to build capacity with other professionals across all agencies and identify gaps in provision. To evaluate own practice and identify need for professional support and development To be open to engage in peer support and challenge and be able to work as a member of a team. Conduct work in accordance with social work core values, Childrens Services policies and procedures, the Councils core values and corporate standards including anti oppressive practice approaches. Undertake such other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading and nature of the post. Ensure that the District is at all times pursuing good individual relations and fair personnel, Cumberland Council health and safety, equal opportunity and management practices. To take reasonable care of your own health and safety. Enhance the Councils image within the community by promoting awareness of services and achievements and enable them to participate in informed decision making which contributes to service planning.