Childrens Newly Qualified Social Workers - Social Work Academy WMF125e
Job description
Childrens Newly Qualified Social Workers - Social Work Academy
Westmorland and Furness Council
Location(s): 8 posts within Support and Protection teams South Cumbria
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Salary: £30151 - £31099
The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.
Local Government Reorganisation
From 1 April 2023 local government in Cumbria is reforming meaning the current six district councils and Cumbria County Council will be replaced by two new unitary authorities- Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council.
It's an exciting time to join us as we embark on this new journey and if you are planning on applying for a job with us the recruiting manager for this role will be able to answer any questions you have about starting a new job with us during this transition period.
In the meantime you can find out more about LGR on our new website or watch our short 'What does LGR mean for me video
Why work for Westmorland and Furness Council
Westmorland and Furness Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better building on the best and transforming them for the future. We are committed to putting our customers and communities first and to be the heart of everything we do.
The Role
The role is very varied as we work with families on a short term basis whilst completing assessments and on a longer term basis working Child in Need Plans and Child Protection Plans and in some cases we complete pre proceedings work and issue care proceedings. We work with all young people from birth up to the age of 18 having strong links with other agencies externally and teams in Furness and Westmorland.
About this opportunity
We are looking for Newly Qualified Social Workers who are either about to or have recently graduated to join our social work teams. We are ideally looking for applicants who have also had some experience which can include voluntary work within a Childrens Services setting.
As part of our Social Work Academy you will:
- Receive support with an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme from within your team and from the wider Workforce and Organisational Development team.
- Attend bring back days supported by the Social Work Academy Team manager and wider team.
- Access ongoing Continual Professional Development (CPD) within the ASYE programme and within your team
- Experience rural social work in a beautiful part of the world.
What can we offer you!
- Competitive Salary
- Relocation Package (up to GBP 8000)
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
- Supportive working environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
- Maternity paternity adoption and parental leave
- Sickness pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- A strong training programme with plenty of opportunities for continuing professional development
- Career Progression Pathways
- Regular Reflective Supervision
- Strong Partnerships with Leading Social Work Practice Educators and research with Lancaster University
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children's/Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults and Children.
Application and Interview information
This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed as and when received so please apply at the earliest opportunity.
Please apply online by completing the Cumbria County Council application form and attaching a copy of your CV.
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software which is currently free for new users however if there are any issues with accessing this technology we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children young people and adults at risk and expects all employees volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.
