Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team

This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Children with Disabilities Team at Darlington Borough Council. We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children with disabilities to achieve their full potential into adulthood. We want to recruit an individual who would embrace our relational practice model and work in partnership with disabled children, their families and carers to ensure children's needs are met.

You will need to be able to work in partnership with a wide range of multi-agency professionals to ensure that the holistic needs of children are understood and plans to support children meet their needs fully through this approach. Darlington Children's Services are rated 'Outstanding' with Ofsted and you will benefit from working in a compact Borough where managing a caseload is not hindered by travel, giving you more time with children and families.

You will have access to regular training, reflective supervision and support from Senior Managers. We have a strong commitment to professional development throughout all our Children's Service areas, with training that is workforce-led and has strong links to supervision, appraisal and audit. Our refreshed progression model further compliments personal and professional growth, with a structure that optimises succession planning into management roles.

We support and encourage involvement throughout all areas, with regular opportunities readily available through a range of forums, which also focus on building resilience and well-being. We are progressive and forward-thinking and a modern and dynamic service that supports our children to thrive.

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Appointment and/or progression to Band 10/11 is subject to meeting DBC progression criteria. This post is eligible for a Social Worker Recruitment and Retention payment paid annually for up to 3 years to Social Workers with a minimum of one year post qualifying experience in a Social Worker role who have successfully completed their ASYE programme (if applicable). The payment is currently £2,500 per annum (pro-rata for part-time hours, reviewed annually).

This role offers a flexible, blended approach to home and office working. Additionally, other benefits of working for Darlington Council include:

• 32 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time working)
• Generous schemes for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS and Children's Barred List check and re-checking from time to time in line with the Council policy. The Council does not currently offer sponsorship for these posts.