Social Worker in Stratford-upon-Avon

Overview

We are recruiting for the role of Social Worker in our Duty & Assessment Pod and a Social Worker within our Support & Intervention Pod within Stratford Family Help Team.

Responsibilities

• Completing Family Help Assessments
• Working with children from 0-18
• Child In Need
• Children\’s Safeguarding
• PLO & court work (Support & Intervention)
• Children in Care & Adoption (Support & Intervention)

What we offer

• Supportive managers who provide recognition and a robust supervision policy focused on wellbeing and workload
• Full reimbursement of Social Work England annual fee
• A Volunteering & Wellbeing Day in addition to generous annual leave and an additional day at Christmas
• Refer a Friend package for some roles. Terms and Conditions apply

Additional information

• Applicants for the role will need a professional Social Work qualification and Social Work England Registration
• The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers; the Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public
• Stratford District Family Help Team is based in Stratford Upon Avon. The service works with children from 0-18 covering a range of work from Child In Need through to Child Protection, PLO, court work, children in care and adoption
• Warwickshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful applicants may be subject to pre-engagement checks including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Salary and progression

• Experienced Social Worker (K, L, N). Up to £51,726.00 per annum (Includes a £3,500 pro-rated market supplement; Ts&Cs apply). Relocation Allowance up to £8,000 may be available if policy criteria are met
• Year 1 Newly Qualified Social Worker – Grade J
• Year 2 Social Worker – Grade K
• Year 3 Senior Social Worker – Grade L
• Year 4 Advanced Social Worker – Grade N

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification in the original posting.