Newly Qualified Social Worker - ASYE - Children's Services Contract type: Full-time Salary: 27,000 to 29,000 with salary uplift on completion of the ASYE programme Contract term: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Mansfield working a hybrid model of 2 days per week in the office (Please note this is a community so although the office is based in Mansfield you need to be able to travel to the below locations. Covering Locations: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire & Derby Benefits: 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Enhanced Mileage, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme About Us Polaris Children's Services are an established children's services provider that delivers innovative and outcomes-based services, offering real value and building brighter futures for as many children, young people and families as possible. Working across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby, we provide a family preservation service, aiming to reunify and divert children and young people from the edge of care. The ASYE Programme Polaris Children's Services recognises the value of supporting Newly Qualified Social Worker's and provides a strong organisational commitment to staff learning and development which aims to improve the outcomes of children, young people and families. The Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme is a 12 month programme that must be successfully completed by an NQSW in order to practise as a social worker at PCS. It applies to all newly qualified and registered social workers with Social Work England undertaking their first year of professional practise from date of registration with the Health & Care Professions Council. The ASYE programme is an employer led programme which is designed to enable the NQSW to develop their professional competence and confidence alongside their skills, knowledge and capability and to make the transition from formal study to practice. Polaris have developed the unique programme for an NQSW and work alongside Skills for Care utilising the assessment standards for the ASYE programme which are set out in the Post-Qualifying Standards (PQS) (formerly known as the Knowledge and Skills Statements, KSS) (BASW, 2020) and the PCF at ASYE level (BASW, 2018). NQSW's are expected to develop a portfolio which will provide evidence of their progression throughout the year, attend ASYE specific training and attend action learning sets. Requirements Please note this a community role and you will need to be able to travel to Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby. The office base is in Mansfield and there will be an expectation of hybrid working (a combination of working in the office, community visits and homebased working). Holds a Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England or equivalent body Proven experience of working with children, young people and their families (including foster parents) with complex and multiple needs, including child protection issues A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services and fostering as well as publications which inform current thinking regarding good practice and the safeguarding of children and young people Ability to work effectively in partnership with Local Authorities and partner agencies Responsibilities Hold case responsibility, oversee and support the delivery of intervention services to children, young people and families programme working in a way which promotes equality, diversity and rights for all individual associated with the service Respond to referrals or service requests from Local Authority partners Implement, monitor and review service plans relating to the assessed needs of children, young people and their families, in partnership with other agencies Refer children, young people and their families to appropriate specialist or universal services in order that their needs are met Contribution to provision of regular returns/contract monitoring reports to the customer Support the Service Manager in the delivery of the Key Performance Indicators for the service Polaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. INDCOMMP
May 19, 2024
Full time
Newly Qualified Social Worker - ASYE - Children's Services Contract type: Full-time Salary: 27,000 to 29,000 with salary uplift on completion of the ASYE programme Contract term: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Mansfield working a hybrid model of 2 days per week in the office (Please note this is a community so although the office is based in Mansfield you need to be able to travel to the below locations. Covering Locations: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire & Derby Benefits: 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days' with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Enhanced Mileage, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme About Us Polaris Children's Services are an established children's services provider that delivers innovative and outcomes-based services, offering real value and building brighter futures for as many children, young people and families as possible. Working across Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby, we provide a family preservation service, aiming to reunify and divert children and young people from the edge of care. The ASYE Programme Polaris Children's Services recognises the value of supporting Newly Qualified Social Worker's and provides a strong organisational commitment to staff learning and development which aims to improve the outcomes of children, young people and families. The Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme is a 12 month programme that must be successfully completed by an NQSW in order to practise as a social worker at PCS. It applies to all newly qualified and registered social workers with Social Work England undertaking their first year of professional practise from date of registration with the Health & Care Professions Council. The ASYE programme is an employer led programme which is designed to enable the NQSW to develop their professional competence and confidence alongside their skills, knowledge and capability and to make the transition from formal study to practice. Polaris have developed the unique programme for an NQSW and work alongside Skills for Care utilising the assessment standards for the ASYE programme which are set out in the Post-Qualifying Standards (PQS) (formerly known as the Knowledge and Skills Statements, KSS) (BASW, 2020) and the PCF at ASYE level (BASW, 2018). NQSW's are expected to develop a portfolio which will provide evidence of their progression throughout the year, attend ASYE specific training and attend action learning sets. Requirements Please note this a community role and you will need to be able to travel to Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby. The office base is in Mansfield and there will be an expectation of hybrid working (a combination of working in the office, community visits and homebased working). Holds a Social Work qualification recognised by Social Work England or equivalent body Proven experience of working with children, young people and their families (including foster parents) with complex and multiple needs, including child protection issues A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services and fostering as well as publications which inform current thinking regarding good practice and the safeguarding of children and young people Ability to work effectively in partnership with Local Authorities and partner agencies Responsibilities Hold case responsibility, oversee and support the delivery of intervention services to children, young people and families programme working in a way which promotes equality, diversity and rights for all individual associated with the service Respond to referrals or service requests from Local Authority partners Implement, monitor and review service plans relating to the assessed needs of children, young people and their families, in partnership with other agencies Refer children, young people and their families to appropriate specialist or universal services in order that their needs are met Contribution to provision of regular returns/contract monitoring reports to the customer Support the Service Manager in the delivery of the Key Performance Indicators for the service Polaris Children's Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris Children's Services. Polaris Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. INDCOMMP
Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Social Worker - Level 1 (NIPE) - Children's Services Job Description Permanent contracts (pending successful completion of ASYE) Starting salary £34,834 per annum (Scale I) up to 37 hours per week Norfolk Starting your Social Work career - Join Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) for a supported start. You may have just finished or are still completing your Social Work course or you may have completed your qualification some time ago but never worked in a statutory social work role. Norfolk Children's Services are recruiting those who have not yet completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) into our highly successful Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) programme of support. To support you to make the best start in your career as a social worker in Norfolk Children's Services we offer the following enhanced level of support alongside the national ASYE programme through our Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE): A reduced caseload that builds over the year in terms of case numbers and complexity so you gain a good foundation and range of skills. A dedicated Practice Consultant, an experienced senior Social Worker, to support you with reflective supervision, learning groups and tailored 1-1 support throughout your first two years, as well as your Team Manager. The chance to learn from the more experienced social workers in your team through group supervision and co-working more complex cases. Protected development time and training throughout your ASYE, as well as the benefits of our Teaching Partnership with the University of East Anglia - you can start to build modules towards a fully funded optional MA in Advanced Social Work. You can also join us as a Social Work Assistant in advance of being registered with Social Work England so that you can gain experience and paid employment. Continued support through the second year of practice to suit your particular needs. A regionally competitive starting salary with retention payments in FAST teams as you progress through your social work career. Progression to Level 2 and increase in salary to £37,336 at the end of your ASYE. We are proud of our social workers and our commitment to supporting newly qualified social workers. We have a proven track record of investment in newly qualified workers and are determined to help you to become the best social worker that you can be. We will expect a lot from you but in return you can also expect a lot from us. We want those who come through our programme to remain with us and to continue to develop and progress providing a high-quality service to children in Norfolk. For an informal discussion with the NIPE Team Manager, Ruth Pilch, regarding our programme please email We are holding an informal Virtual Open Evening on Wednesday 17th January 2024 where you can hear from our current ASYE cohort and ask questions about what to expect during your supported year. Please complete the link here for more information and to reserve your place: Childrens Services ASYE Virtual Open Evening- Norfolk County Council () There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube Please note: You will be required to travel as part of your role so it is essential you have a current UK driving licence and a vehicle before you start. If you hold a provisional licence but have not yet passed your test you are welcome to apply and will be interviewed if shortlisted. If successful at interview you will be offered a conditional place with a delayed start date to allow you to pass your driving test. We can delay your start date for a maximum of up to six months. If you do not pass your test within six months of your interview date, your conditional offer will be withdrawn. To view further information regarding the vacancy please click on the links below: Job Description and Person Specification Reward and Benefits Recruitment Information for Candidates - Norfolk County Council About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Social Worker - Level 1 (NIPE) - Children's Services Job Description Permanent contracts (pending successful completion of ASYE) Starting salary £34,834 per annum (Scale I) up to 37 hours per week Norfolk Starting your Social Work career - Join Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) for a supported start. You may have just finished or are still completing your Social Work course or you may have completed your qualification some time ago but never worked in a statutory social work role. Norfolk Children's Services are recruiting those who have not yet completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) into our highly successful Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) programme of support. To support you to make the best start in your career as a social worker in Norfolk Children's Services we offer the following enhanced level of support alongside the national ASYE programme through our Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE): A reduced caseload that builds over the year in terms of case numbers and complexity so you gain a good foundation and range of skills. A dedicated Practice Consultant, an experienced senior Social Worker, to support you with reflective supervision, learning groups and tailored 1-1 support throughout your first two years, as well as your Team Manager. The chance to learn from the more experienced social workers in your team through group supervision and co-working more complex cases. Protected development time and training throughout your ASYE, as well as the benefits of our Teaching Partnership with the University of East Anglia - you can start to build modules towards a fully funded optional MA in Advanced Social Work. You can also join us as a Social Work Assistant in advance of being registered with Social Work England so that you can gain experience and paid employment. Continued support through the second year of practice to suit your particular needs. A regionally competitive starting salary with retention payments in FAST teams as you progress through your social work career. Progression to Level 2 and increase in salary to £37,336 at the end of your ASYE. We are proud of our social workers and our commitment to supporting newly qualified social workers. We have a proven track record of investment in newly qualified workers and are determined to help you to become the best social worker that you can be. We will expect a lot from you but in return you can also expect a lot from us. We want those who come through our programme to remain with us and to continue to develop and progress providing a high-quality service to children in Norfolk. For an informal discussion with the NIPE Team Manager, Ruth Pilch, regarding our programme please email We are holding an informal Virtual Open Evening on Wednesday 17th January 2024 where you can hear from our current ASYE cohort and ask questions about what to expect during your supported year. Please complete the link here for more information and to reserve your place: Childrens Services ASYE Virtual Open Evening- Norfolk County Council () There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube Please note: You will be required to travel as part of your role so it is essential you have a current UK driving licence and a vehicle before you start. If you hold a provisional licence but have not yet passed your test you are welcome to apply and will be interviewed if shortlisted. If successful at interview you will be offered a conditional place with a delayed start date to allow you to pass your driving test. We can delay your start date for a maximum of up to six months. If you do not pass your test within six months of your interview date, your conditional offer will be withdrawn. To view further information regarding the vacancy please click on the links below: Job Description and Person Specification Reward and Benefits Recruitment Information for Candidates - Norfolk County Council About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Social Worker - Level 1 (NIPE) - Children's Services Job Description Permanent contracts (pending successful completion of ASYE) Starting salary £34,834 per annum (Scale I) up to 37 hours per week Norfolk Starting your Social Work career - Join Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) for a supported start. You may have just finished or are still completing your Social Work course or you may have completed your qualification some time ago but never worked in a statutory social work role. Norfolk Children's Services are recruiting those who have not yet completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) into our highly successful Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) programme of support. To support you to make the best start in your career as a social worker in Norfolk Children's Services we offer the following enhanced level of support alongside the national ASYE programme through our Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE): A reduced caseload that builds over the year in terms of case numbers and complexity so you gain a good foundation and range of skills. A dedicated Practice Consultant, an experienced senior Social Worker, to support you with reflective supervision, learning groups and tailored 1-1 support throughout your first two years, as well as your Team Manager. The chance to learn from the more experienced social workers in your team through group supervision and co-working more complex cases. Protected development time and training throughout your ASYE, as well as the benefits of our Teaching Partnership with the University of East Anglia - you can start to build modules towards a fully funded optional MA in Advanced Social Work. You can also join us as a Social Work Assistant in advance of being registered with Social Work England so that you can gain experience and paid employment. Continued support through the second year of practice to suit your particular needs. A regionally competitive starting salary with retention payments in FAST teams as you progress through your social work career. Progression to Level 2 and increase in salary to £37,336 at the end of your ASYE. We are proud of our social workers and our commitment to supporting newly qualified social workers. We have a proven track record of investment in newly qualified workers and are determined to help you to become the best social worker that you can be. We will expect a lot from you but in return you can also expect a lot from us. We want those who come through our programme to remain with us and to continue to develop and progress providing a high-quality service to children in Norfolk. For an informal discussion with the NIPE Team Manager, Ruth Pilch, regarding our programme please email We are holding an informal Virtual Open Evening on Wednesday 17th January 2024 where you can hear from our current ASYE cohort and ask questions about what to expect during your supported year. Please complete the link here for more information and to reserve your place: Childrens Services ASYE Virtual Open Evening- Norfolk County Council () There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube Please note: You will be required to travel as part of your role so it is essential you have a current UK driving licence and a vehicle before you start. If you hold a provisional licence but have not yet passed your test you are welcome to apply and will be interviewed if shortlisted. If successful at interview you will be offered a conditional place with a delayed start date to allow you to pass your driving test. We can delay your start date for a maximum of up to six months. If you do not pass your test within six months of your interview date, your conditional offer will be withdrawn. To view further information regarding the vacancy please click on the links below: Job Description and Person Specification Reward and Benefits Recruitment Information for Candidates - Norfolk County Council About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Social Worker - Level 1 (NIPE) - Children's Services Job Description Permanent contracts (pending successful completion of ASYE) Starting salary £34,834 per annum (Scale I) up to 37 hours per week Norfolk Starting your Social Work career - Join Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) for a supported start. You may have just finished or are still completing your Social Work course or you may have completed your qualification some time ago but never worked in a statutory social work role. Norfolk Children's Services are recruiting those who have not yet completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) into our highly successful Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) programme of support. To support you to make the best start in your career as a social worker in Norfolk Children's Services we offer the following enhanced level of support alongside the national ASYE programme through our Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE): A reduced caseload that builds over the year in terms of case numbers and complexity so you gain a good foundation and range of skills. A dedicated Practice Consultant, an experienced senior Social Worker, to support you with reflective supervision, learning groups and tailored 1-1 support throughout your first two years, as well as your Team Manager. The chance to learn from the more experienced social workers in your team through group supervision and co-working more complex cases. Protected development time and training throughout your ASYE, as well as the benefits of our Teaching Partnership with the University of East Anglia - you can start to build modules towards a fully funded optional MA in Advanced Social Work. You can also join us as a Social Work Assistant in advance of being registered with Social Work England so that you can gain experience and paid employment. Continued support through the second year of practice to suit your particular needs. A regionally competitive starting salary with retention payments in FAST teams as you progress through your social work career. Progression to Level 2 and increase in salary to £37,336 at the end of your ASYE. We are proud of our social workers and our commitment to supporting newly qualified social workers. We have a proven track record of investment in newly qualified workers and are determined to help you to become the best social worker that you can be. We will expect a lot from you but in return you can also expect a lot from us. We want those who come through our programme to remain with us and to continue to develop and progress providing a high-quality service to children in Norfolk. For an informal discussion with the NIPE Team Manager, Ruth Pilch, regarding our programme please email We are holding an informal Virtual Open Evening on Wednesday 17th January 2024 where you can hear from our current ASYE cohort and ask questions about what to expect during your supported year. Please complete the link here for more information and to reserve your place: Childrens Services ASYE Virtual Open Evening- Norfolk County Council () There couldn't be a better time to join Childrens Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children services in November 2022 and published their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognised that we have transformed our children's services. Read Ofsted's Inspection of Norfolk Children's Services November 2022 report Key highlights from the latest report: Personal advisers and social workers have caseloads which 'enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with their young people and support them into adulthood'. Working in Norfolk you will be empowered to be tenacious and creative in using a range of tools and theoretical frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences. Relationship-based partnership working is one of our strengths in Norfolk with an innovative system-wide approach to the delivery of services and a diverse range of multi-agency support services focused on building resilience and ensuring that needs are met quickly and at the lowest level. Our executive director of children's services (DCS) Sara Tough is an exemplary leader who champions the needs of children and young people with a strong senior management team who together provide continuity of management and strategic direction. WHO CARES? WE DO. Join us. We're recruiting social workers now at Norfolk County Council. TV AD - YouTube Please note: You will be required to travel as part of your role so it is essential you have a current UK driving licence and a vehicle before you start. If you hold a provisional licence but have not yet passed your test you are welcome to apply and will be interviewed if shortlisted. If successful at interview you will be offered a conditional place with a delayed start date to allow you to pass your driving test. We can delay your start date for a maximum of up to six months. If you do not pass your test within six months of your interview date, your conditional offer will be withdrawn. To view further information regarding the vacancy please click on the links below: Job Description and Person Specification Reward and Benefits Recruitment Information for Candidates - Norfolk County Council About Us We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate. We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county. We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.
Social Worker - Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY - Helping Young People) Job Description Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall 'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.' 'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered' 'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high' OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We are looking for a Social Worker for the Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY - Helping Young People). Our specialist multi-agency adolescent service works proactively to support young people in staying at home and/or with their extended family. Our multi disciplinary teams in the West, Mid, and East of the county comprise Social Workers, Targeted Youth Workers, Youth Justice Service Officers, and Functional Family Therapists. You will engage in all a range of statutory social work, working directly with young people, conducting social work assessments, and managing a caseload. Your role involves delivering high-quality interventions,providing intensive support, often to families nearing crisis to prevent family breakdown allowing young people to stay within their family or wider network where appropriate. This team is dedicated to raising standards and advancing the practice of multi-agency collaboration. The Role: We have an opportunity for a passionate, committed Social Worker to join our innovative service meaning the needs of complex adolescents across Cornwall. The post will suit someone with experience of working with children, young people and their families. You will have an interest in adolescents including a knowledge an understanding of the impact of trauma on neurodevelopment and the issues that impact on young people including mental health needs, exploitation and substance misuse. You will have excellent communication and assessment skills and be able to work well in a multi agency way. You will have a strong sense of the child's lived experience at the centre of your practice. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. 'Find out more about our social work careers here - Work in Adults or Children's Social Care - Cornwall Council . What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous experience working within a social care environment A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall's ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. What you'll get in return: Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress About Us Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Social Worker - Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY - Helping Young People) Job Description Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall 'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.' 'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered' 'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high' OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We are looking for a Social Worker for the Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY - Helping Young People). Our specialist multi-agency adolescent service works proactively to support young people in staying at home and/or with their extended family. Our multi disciplinary teams in the West, Mid, and East of the county comprise Social Workers, Targeted Youth Workers, Youth Justice Service Officers, and Functional Family Therapists. You will engage in all a range of statutory social work, working directly with young people, conducting social work assessments, and managing a caseload. Your role involves delivering high-quality interventions,providing intensive support, often to families nearing crisis to prevent family breakdown allowing young people to stay within their family or wider network where appropriate. This team is dedicated to raising standards and advancing the practice of multi-agency collaboration. The Role: We have an opportunity for a passionate, committed Social Worker to join our innovative service meaning the needs of complex adolescents across Cornwall. The post will suit someone with experience of working with children, young people and their families. You will have an interest in adolescents including a knowledge an understanding of the impact of trauma on neurodevelopment and the issues that impact on young people including mental health needs, exploitation and substance misuse. You will have excellent communication and assessment skills and be able to work well in a multi agency way. You will have a strong sense of the child's lived experience at the centre of your practice. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. 'Find out more about our social work careers here - Work in Adults or Children's Social Care - Cornwall Council . What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous experience working within a social care environment A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall's ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. What you'll get in return: Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress About Us Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
Social Worker (Children's) Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall 'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.' 'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered' 'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high.' OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Further information about our social work careers can be found on our website The Role: We have opportunities for passionate, committed Social Workers across Cornwall in both full and part time roles. We have opportunities available within: Family Assessment Service Teams - Positions available across the County Child Protection - Positions available across the County Disabled Children & Therapy Service - Positions available across the County Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU) - based in Truro Children In Care Team - Positions available across the County Further information about our teams is available here. Please let us know in your application if you are seeking full/part time roles and which teams you are most interested in. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous experience working within a social care environment A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall's ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, so please contact if you have any queries or require assistance. Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
May 11, 2024
Full time
Social Worker (Children's) Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall 'Cornwall's ambitious, outward-facing senior leadership team promotes a strong culture of learning and development. It has made excellent use of learning from research, best practice and peer reviews.' 'Social workers have a very good understanding of the children they work with; they visit them regularly and ensure that their needs are holistically well considered' 'Staff development is delivered through an effective and well-targeted workforce development framework. Staff morale is high.' OFSTED 2019 - OUTSTANDING GRADING The Service & Team: Social workers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Further information about our social work careers can be found on our website The Role: We have opportunities for passionate, committed Social Workers across Cornwall in both full and part time roles. We have opportunities available within: Family Assessment Service Teams - Positions available across the County Child Protection - Positions available across the County Disabled Children & Therapy Service - Positions available across the County Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU) - based in Truro Children In Care Team - Positions available across the County Further information about our teams is available here. Please let us know in your application if you are seeking full/part time roles and which teams you are most interested in. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous experience working within a social care environment A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall's ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, so please contact if you have any queries or require assistance. Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options . Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits. Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It's a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.