Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
09/03/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/03/2017 12:00
Salary:
£30,480 - £34,196
Job Category:
Social Care - Children Service
Employment Location:
Family Placement Services
Further Information
At Northumberland County Council we are proud of our employees, who are passionate and committed to improving outcomes for our children and young people.
This is an exciting time to join Northumberland as we embark on an improvement and transformation programme by increasing our established workforce, which will lead to a range of exciting opportunities for those wanting to progress their careers and skills in social work practice.
We are looking for social workers who are committed professionals, to work in the Family Placement Service. The role of the social worker in the team will involve a number of key tasks, including, assessing prospective adopters, undertaking SGO assessments and Reg 24 assessments, involvement in training of prospective adopters. You need to have good assessment, written and presentation skills as reports will be presented in various professional areas. A social work post is also being recruited to that will lead on the training of foster carers and adopters.
You bring the enthusiasm and dedication and in return we can provide you with the opportunity to join a progressive and innovative organisation which values its employees and provides opportunities to contribute to an effective multi agency ethos.
Our leadership team believes in order for social workers to be effective professionals, we provide a culture of opportunity which is evident within our current stable workforce.
We offer:
A competitive salary up to £34,196 (dependent on grade and experience) with a wide range of additional benefits, the opportunity to develop skills and experience across a range of different specialist teams within children’s and adults across rural and urban localities.
Management who are committed to an appropriate caseload.
Regular supervision
A supportive environment – mentoring
Learning and career progression opportunities
A generous remuneration package
Induction, support and mentoring from day one in post
Flexible working
If you have any questions regarding the career opportunities please email them to childrenssocialcarejobs@northumberland.gov.uk for the relevant job descriptions and information packs.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on the following dates 3rd, 5th & 10th April 2017.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.