This two-year fixed-term post sits within the Children's Social Work Academy at Westmorland and Furness Council, which recruits and develops social workers. The post-holder gives coaching, mentoring and professional guidance to newly qualified social workers during their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment, and to social work students. It is countywide but requires regular time physically based in the Barrow office, with some travel across the county. Candidates need Social Work England registration and an enhanced DBS check with a Children's Barred List check.
What the job involves
- Provide dedicated support to newly qualified social workers through their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment
- Provide support to social work students
- Deliver face-to-face coaching, learning opportunities and professional guidance from the Barrow office
- Support the recruitment, development and retention of social workers
- Travel across Westmorland and Furness where required
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified social worker
Registration & licences
- Social Work England registration
Experience
- Substantial post-qualifying experience within children's social care
- Experience of supporting, coaching, mentoring or supervising social workers and/or students
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of social work practice, professional standards and workforce development
- Building effective working relationships across teams and services
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check
Other
- Commitment to developing the next generation of social workers
What’s offered
- Competitive pension scheme
- Enhanced annual leave allowance
- Various perks and discounts schemes
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
