Early Help Social Worker in Warrington

Early Help Social Worker (4 positions)

Salary – GRADE 07 (£34,434 - £38,220) with market supplement of £3,000 per year.

About the Role

It’s an exciting time to be joining Children Social Care in Warrington, as we have been chosen as a Pathfinder authority for the Families First for Children reforms. We have several opportunities across the duty and assessment teams for Early Help Social Workers.

This role is for Newly Qualified Social Workers or Social Workers at Grade 07. We also consider Grade 8 based on experience.

Duty and Assessment Team

The Duty and Assessment team is a fast‑paced team responsible for the initial assessment of children and families to determine the ongoing level of need. They complete assessments at Child In Need and within Section 47s. Early Help Social Workers within this team primarily focus on supporting children and families also supported by early help services.

As part of this role, you will work closely with early help services to contribute to the support offered to families prior to and during the initial assessment period.

What’s Needed?

• Self‑motivated and flexible with the ability to use own initiative
• Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise work to deadlines
• Positive approach to managing stress and the ability to work under pressure
• Ability to use IT and present information
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a range of people including team members, service users, carers, colleagues within the department and with other agencies
• Ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet targets and respond to unforeseen events
• Negotiation, problem solving and decision‑making
• Ability to adapt to change
• Ability to model and promote excellent practice within the team and to wider audiences

Education, Qualifications and Knowledge

• Recognised social work qualification
• SWE registration
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, Government policy and guidance

Benefits

• Essential car allowance
• 26 days annual holiday – raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro‑rated)
• Access to an attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme

Contact Information

Please contact Karen Garner (kgarner@warrington.gov.uk) or Becky Mullen (bmullen@warrington.gov.uk) for an informal confidential discussion.

Eligibility & Statements

DBS clearance is required. The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. Successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role – you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible. Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer.