Social Worker - Children\'s Assessment and Safeguarding in Grimsby, North East

Communities that matter and places that belong. A workplace that champions every single voice. Make the change, be the difference to our children, our future. We are looking for inspirational social workers like you to help us put children and families at the heart of everything we do. Your unique experience, knowledge and skills could be making a positive difference to children and families in North East Lincolnshire. Now is an exciting time to join us. We are changing lives, we are rated Good by Ofsted, and we are the fastest transforming children's services team in the country.

You will be joining a service that is built on pride and passion, who have high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive and be the best they can be. If you are an enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate Social Worker who wants to make a lifelong difference to children's lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you.

About Our Team

Children's Assessment Safeguarding Service. As a social worker within the Children's Assessment Safeguarding Service, you will collaborate with partners to provide targeted support and interventions for children and families. Your role will be vital in ensuring that young people receive the guidance and support they need. By identifying emerging needs and reducing risks, you will help create a safer and more supportive environment for children and adolescents.

Our Offer

• Salary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142 (depending on experience) PLUS Essential Car User Allowance.
• Social Workers from out of the area will also have access to a relocation and travel from home scheme worth up to £8,000.

Please note: at this time, we are only accepting applications for qualified Social Workers as well as those looking to undertake their ASYE year.

In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, if you are successful with your application, you must meet the below criteria and be able to provide:

• At least one reference must be from your current or most recent employment, placement or work experience.
• You must provide a professional/company email address.
• References must cover the last 3 years, any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form.

Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position.

What else can you expect?

• Real progression opportunities within Social Work practice.
• Regular individual and reflective case supervision.
• A relational approach in all aspects of practice.
• Accessible and proactive management that creates the conditions for social workers to flourish and make a real difference to people's lives.
• A highly supportive team and working environment.

Your Benefits?

As part of your RewardNEL package, not only will you enjoy a competitive salary, up to 40 days leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension, you will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform. This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our in-house wellbeing support, discounted car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels. NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.

About North East Lincolnshire Council?

Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity is recognised, celebrated, and embodied throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all. North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. For any posts that will involve access to children, young people and adults at risk, the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check where appropriate.