Social Worker CMB579e Cumbria
Cumberland Council
Full Time
Cumbria
38296 - 39493 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Job details
Job reference
REQ00000015620
Date posted
24/08/2023
Application closing date
24/09/2023
Location
COUNTY-WIDE
Salary
38296.00 – 39493.00
Package
Blank
Contractual hours
22.5
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
OTHER
Social Worker CMB579e
Job description
Social Worker
Cumberland Council
Location(s): County Team
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 22.5
Salary: 38296.00 – 39493.00
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.
About this opportunity
Are you an experienced and hard-working Social Worker looking to develop your career?
We are looking for an experienced, confident, enthusiastic, child centred and hardworking Social Worker to join the countywide Children’s Adoption Team.
Children in Cumbria who have a plan of adoption deserve the best placement and we're looking for the right person to help us make that happen. This is a fixed term post at this stage and we are looking for a strong candidate to join us and contribute to making a real difference to the safety and well-being of children in Cumbria.
Our Team
The Team is a County wide team responsible for the progression of children’s; plans for adoption. We are a friendly and supportive team, and we have a strong emphasis on training and service development.
The Role
The team works with children with a plan of adoption countywide. You will work closely with the Children’s care planning teams also with the Adoption teams to ensure children with a plan of adoption can live in their permanent family at the earliest opportunity.
We are looking for a highly capable practitioner who can meet deadlines and has good assessment skills and skills in working directly with children, using active listening and observation to build relationships. As a key member of the team, you will also share skills and in-depth knowledge with other professionals and stakeholders, supporting and delivering the best outcomes.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who has at least 3 years post qualifying experience with a strong knowledge of Adoption work. You will work as part of a team which together covers the whole of Cumbria.
What can we offer you!
- Excellent training and development offers
- Flexible working opportunities
- Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
- Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
- Competitive rates of pay
DBS
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/or 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/or Children.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 24/09/2023
Interview date: 29/09/2023
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 Cumberland 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
Cumberland 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.
Cumberland Council
www.cumberland.gov.uk
Carlisle, United Kingdom
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