Newly Qualified Social workers- Children Service
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
09/01/2025
Advert End Date:
05/02/2025 12:00
Salary:
£33,366.00 - £42,708.00
Job Category:
Social Work - Children Service
Employment Location:
South Tees Business Centre
Further Information
Redcar and Cleveland borough council believe that every family deserves the chance to flourish and thrive.
We have an exciting opportunity for Newly Qualified Social Workers to join Redcar and Cleveland borough councils “Childrens social work academy” who are committed to helping our children and families.
We embody the practice and principles of our “Relationships First” practice model with a focus on Relationships that Connect to Build our Communities, it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change.
If you are a newly qualified social worker, we want to hear from you. It is a great time to join our workforce within Children’s Services, with great opportunities to develop your learning, ongoing training to improve practice, a clear way to progress through our progression pathway, and an engaging team that recognises success and values staff.
Are you a Student Social Worker who is nearing the end of their qualification or recently qualified? Are you interested in a career with Redcar & Cleveland Children’s Services? Our Childrens Social Work Academy will give you a great grounding for your career so that you flourish and have the tools, experiences and support to do your job well!
Redcar & Cleveland’s Childrens Social Work Academy will develop and promote your core skill and knowledge; and support your journey into Newly Qualified Social Workers from the start of their professional careers to be confident in the work they deliver.
Newly Qualified Social Workers spend 12 months based within the Academy, with time spent with “host” and “shadowing” teams, so NQSWs can experience developed practice and gain a good understanding of the systems, processes and services in Redcar & Cleveland. The learning environment of the Academy offers NQSWs higher levels of supervision and support throughout their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). NQSWs will receive coaching, mentoring and guidance from the Social Work Academy Team to assist them in transitioning from students into professional practice.
We will provide 12 months of core social work learning and professional development from experienced Social Workers, Practice Educators and University partners.
What are the benefits?
Smaller caseloads.
We are an enthusiastic, supportive and innovative team dedicated to making a real difference in children’s lives. You will be a valued team member, surrounded by a caring team.
We recognise the importance of training and development, and support all of our team to utilise their skills, knowledge and experience and reach their full potential through opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We offer very attractive terms and conditions of employment, including generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working hours (where appropriate), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, payment of Social Work England fees, refer a friend scheme, Practice Educator payment and access to numerous other salaries sacrifice schemes and staff benefits/discounts, including a lease car scheme.
Staff Testimonials:
“Very happy in Redcar & Cleveland and in every team, I have always had supportive managers”.
“We are very lucky here in Redcar to have these opportunities”.
“Excellent training and Practice Weeks, very helpful and informative”
“I am part of a supportive team and proud”.
“Love the job and stay because of support”.
“Both managers and service managers are approachable”.
“Worked in a couple of Local Authorities ’s and feel welcome here and supported by the team”.
“I am able to work condensed hours to support home/life balance”.
“Love my job and want to progress and in Redcar and Cleveland”.
If you are ready to utilise your skills and expertise to empower families and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and be part of an inspiring journey. “Relationships First”
If you would like an informal discussion about the academy posts within Redcar and Cleveland please contact Tamatha Dent-Allen- Tamatha.Dent-Allen@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk