social worker Trowbridge, England
Job description
Experienced Social Workers, Children and Young People with Disabilities Team
We have an opportunity for experienced Social Workers to join our Children and Young People’s Disability (CYPDT) team in Chippenham, Trowbridge and Salisbury
The service provides a unique opportunity to work with families, children and young people from 0-25 years of age, whether they are child in need, looked after children, safeguarding or assessed under the Care Act as a young adult.
This is a great opportunity for someone wanting to move into either adults or children’s services, as it provides a good background to develop skills and knowledge in both areas as well as learn about all services within our Families and Children’s service.
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About the role
The team is comprised of Social Workers and Occupational Therapists, working closely with our Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) colleagues. You will be playing a key role in the delivery of quality services to disabled children, young people and their families.
In return for your passion and commit we offer you:
- A laptop and mobile phone, so you can work flexibly from any location across the county enabling you to be more effective and flexible in your practice.
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 31 after 5 years’ service, as well as the option to purchase an additional twenty days.
- A variety of progression opportunities; including CMI accredited leadership programs and career paths into management.
- Established and supportive teams who will provide monthly reflective supervision and management feedback in a culture of learning and development.
- Employee health and wellbeing services and family friendly policies to support work life balance
- An attractive rewards package with an excellent range of discounted products and services with national and local retailers via our Wiltshire Rewards scheme
- Discounted leisure membership, and much more!
About you
You will have a recognised social work qualification, be registered with Social Work England and have an up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance. Experience as a Social Worker in working with disabled children and/or vulnerable young adults is desirable, but not essential.
Wiltshire Council offers a good induction programme and training will be provided in court skills as well as analytical for those moving into the are children’s services for the first time.
This is a rolling advert, therefore shortlisting and interviews will take place throughout the advertising period. The advert will close when all vacancies have been filled.
Interviews can be held both virtually on Microsoft Teams and in person, if your interview is virtual, candidates will be sent a link before the interview to download the Teams App. All current public health advice is followed for candidate and employee safety.
This post receives a 5% market supplement payment for Level 2, and 10% market supplement for Level 3 and Level 4 Social Workers which is reviewed annually.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £34,554.00-£44,525.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Trowbridge, Wiltshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Social Work England (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2023
Reference ID: CS02597
