Social Worker - Children In Care. Job in Lincolnshire Education & Training Jobs

We are seeking an inspirational, experienced social worker to help put children and families at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality support for children in care and care leavers.
• Your role will involve managing cases, making important decisions, and providing ongoing support as these young people transition to adulthood.
• Your dedication and compassion will ensure that children in care and care leavers have the best possible start in life and the support they need to thrive.

Qualifications

• 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 (if you are an agency worker at NELC, please provide your agency as a reference).
• You must provide a professional/company email address (we cannot accept personal email addresses).
• References must cover the last 3 years; any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form.
• References will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position.

Note: This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at a level appropriate to the post. It is a contractual and essential requirement that the successful candidate is registered with the DBS Update Service.

What else can you expect?

• Real progression opportunities within Social Work practice – North East Lincolnshire Council operates through grades for Social Workers to Advanced Social Worker level.
• 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.
• A highly supportive team and working environment.

Your Benefits

• As part of your RewardNEL package, you will enjoy a competitive salary, up to 40 days leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrollment into a local government pension.
• You will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform, which includes salary‑sacrifice schemes such as Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to in‑house wellbeing support, discounted car parking and instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.
• Staff can also benefit from flexible working, excellent training and development opportunities and a fostering-friendly scheme.
• Leave is subject to length of service.

Employment Conditions

• Social workers from out of the area will also have access to a relocation and travel-from-home scheme worth up to £8,000.

Equality and Diversity Statement

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.