Social Worker - Family Placement
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
17/02/2025
Advert End Date:
09/03/2025 23:59
Salary:
£33,366 - £42,708
Job Category:
Social Work - Children Service
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
- Can you help positively shape and develop the lives of children and their families in Stockton?
- Do you want to work in a social work team that is friendly and compassionate, with permanent managers who are there to support you every step of the way?
- Would you like to join a transformational council that is investing in social work training programmes in systemic practice?
Look no further, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has the perfect opportunity for you!
Our Children’s Services is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for our children and young people. We are creating an empowering environment where social work practice can thrive, where social workers are encouraged to be innovative and creative to ensure the services we offer to children and families help improve their lives.
We have a highly experienced and dedicated permanent management team who are aspirational for the service. This means you will have a consistent manager and clear direction and support.
You will be working from our new state-of-the-art council office on the riverside in Stockton, with free parking, a great riverside café, and large modern office spaces.
We are currently recruiting for a qualified Social Worker for our Family Placement Team.
The team has expanded and we have developed three specialist teams: Recruitment and Assessment (Foster Carers and Supported Lodgings), Post Approval Mainstream Foster Carers Team and Post Approval Connected Foster Carers.
The post is in the Recruitment and Assessment Team and focusses on the marketing, recruitment and assessment of foster carers, connected foster carers and supported lodgings hosts. This is an exciting time to join the team as we move towards the development of a Kinship Service, which will provide consistency, training and support for both foster carers and kinship carers, enabling children and young people to experience permanence and stability within their network.
We are a dedicated team, passionate about improving the lives of our children and young people and ensuring foster carers get the support and recognition they deserve.
We will provide a nurturing environment where your practice will flourish to contribute to positive outcomes for our children, young people and their families. You will work within small friendly teams, have a manageable caseload, and be provided with strong learning resources. You will also receive development support through the social work academy, regular supervision, and career progression opportunities.
To be considered for interview, you will:
- Have a relevant social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England
- Have good knowledge of current fostering and special guardianship legislation
- Have experience in completing fostering / special guardianship assessments and / or supervising, supporting and training foster carers
- Be an excellent communicator
- Be organised with the ability to meet tight timescales
We know and understand that being a social worker is hard work and challenging at times, that’s why we reward you with a very attractive employment offer and excellent benefits. Alongside regular supervision, access to training and shared learning, mental health and well-being support, we offer a wider range of benefits including:
- A career progression salary from £33,366 - £42,708 (It is anticipated that an appointment will be made at Grade J-L to maintain a skills balance within the team.)
- Relocation support of up to £8,000 to assist with your move to Stockton
- 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available
- Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement
- Your SWE Registration paid for
- Access to a number of employee benefits including salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy and more.
If you would like an informal discussion about the roles before you apply, please contact Judith Henderson (Registered Manager) on 01642 526 214
We look forward to receiving your application.
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