These roles will be full-time (37 hours a week) with opportunities in our Children’s Services Social Work Teams. You will undertake the taught element of your degree apprenticeship with the University of Central Lancashire, with a combination of online and in-person learning.
We are looking for people with a can-do attitude and in return, as a valued member you will be fully supported., You will already have significant experience in social care, or a related field. You will be skilled in building relationships with children and their families.
You will have excellent communication skills and will be able to work in a way that supports children and their families and work from a strength based practice model. You will have the aptitude to develop skills in assessing needs and risks, as well as planning and reviewing to achieve the best outcomes for children. You will be able to work flexibly and effectively with a range of statutory and community organisations. You will also have good time management and organisational skills., The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
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A supportive workplace for you to grow and develop your career
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A team environment focused on making a difference and working hard to enable children to thrive in a safe environment, to be safe and their needs met.
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A funded place on the 3-year social work degree apprenticeship programme, starting in January 2025
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A permanent role (subject to your successful completion of the apprenticeship)
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A full induction and introduction to your role
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Excellent training and development opportunities
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Regular monthly reflective supervision
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Support and guidance from a work-based mentor, As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:
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26 days annual holiday – raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
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Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
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Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
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Flexible working
For more information contact: Sharon Dixon, Principal Social Worker Woods, at socialworktraining@warrington.gov.uk, Complete an application you have already started by signing in to my.warrington.gov.uk
Contact Detail:
Government of The United Kingdom Recruiting Team
socialworktraining@warrington.gov.uk
