Senior Social Worker (Children In Care) Newbury
Job description
Could you be the Senior Social Worker we are looking for to join our dedicated Children in Care Team? Are you an experienced Social Worker, committed to building relationships and improving outcomes for our Children in Care? We require a Social Worker with at least four years post qualifying experience, who has demonstrable experience of practicing at a Senior Social Worker level. You will have experience of managing highly complex cases and mentoring staff. You will be child focused, reliable and skilled in completing direct work with young people. In this role you will hold a case load of children and young people aged between 0 - 16yrs who hold a Care Plan or Pathway Plan for long term care outside of their parent's care. You will be required to fulfil statutory duties on behalf of the service and act as the corporate parent on behalf of the Local Authority. In addition to a range of case management duties you will be required to complete life journey & direct work with children and young people as well as promoting and supporting family time with their birth families. You will join an established, supportive and friendly team. You will receive regular reflective supervision and have access to high quality training. In addition, you will receive: A market supplement of £6000 per annum Social Work England registration fees reimbursed Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays (28 to 33 days per annum) Access to Car Loan Scheme Essential Car User Status A range of flexible working options Access to a generous pension scheme A range of discounts offered to staff by local shops, cafés and health clubs Generous relocation package (up to £8,000) subject to eligibility We are a flexible working authority, successful applicants will be required to work from the office a minimum of 2 days a week. Please contact Finnuala (Finn) on 07775825810 for an informal chat about this role. Downloads How to Apply Please complete an online application form. Where possible please use Google Chrome as your preferred internet browser to complete your online application form. This system no longer supports the use of Internet Explorer as a browser which will cause issues when trying to submit your application. This role requires the incumbent to have a car available at work to undertake his/her duties as they will be expected to undertake at least 1500 business miles per year. Essential Car User status attracts a lump sum allowance paid on a monthly basis as well as a free car parking space if he/she works at one of the Council's corporate buildings. This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2017; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies. West Berkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share these values. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Successful candidates will be offered employment subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council Apply Now West Berkshire Council
