Children's Social Worker - Referral and Assessment (Slough Children First)

Children's Social Worker - Referral and Assessment (Slough Children First) Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England

Slough Borough Council
Full Time Slough, Berkshire, South East England, England 36804 - 41775 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

  • Role: Children's Social Worker (Referral and Assessment)
  • Closing date: Open
  • Salary: £36,804-£41,775 (inc local weighting and market supplement)
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Contract: Permanent

At Slough Children First we offer exceptional support, flexible working and a chance to do things differently. We are proud to have created a place where social work can flourish. Our young people are looking for social workers who are down-to-earth, honest, approachable and who can be themselves. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

As a social worker within our Referral and Assessment Service, you will be responsible for undertaking social work on allocated cases and producing outcome-based plans that reflect the needs of and risks to children and their families. You will develop effective relationships with children, young people and their families to improve the impact of work and determine the level of service available.

For this role you will need to be a Social Work England registered social worker with a professional social work qualification, or equivalent, and at least four years' experience. You will need to have direct management experience within children's social services where you can demonstrate strong and successful leadership and the ability to maximise the potential of others and implement service improvements.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:

  • Manageable caseloads
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Clear career pathways
  • A retention reward of £1,000 after 18 months
  • Agile working supported by technology
  • Flexible working policies
  • Friendly working environment and great colleagues.

Slough is one of the most diverse places in the country outside of London and a great place to live or work. In fact it's the best place to live or work according to a survey by Glassdoor. Pleasant environments, above average salaries and a lower cost of living, mean an increased quality of life for employees. We're also one of the most accessible places to be, nestled on the corner of the M25, M4 and M40, and less than 20 minutes by train to Central London.

Slough Children First works within the statutory guidance, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2018. Further information on how we adhere to this can be found on our website and in each candidate information pack.

If you would like to apply for this post, please use the online application form on Slough Children First website and submit your CV.

Good luck!

Children's Social Worker - Referral and Assessment (Slough Children First)
Slough Borough Council

www.slough.gov.uk
Slough, United Kingdom
Balvinder S. Bains
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Government
Municipal Agencies
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