Childrens Social Worker Uk Visa Sponsorship Available

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

• Suffolk County Council – Multiple Locations in Suffolk – Hybrid
• £32,076 per annum (increasing to £34,834 per year) (Pro rata for part-time)
• Plus a joining contribution of £1,500.
• Plus a £4,000 retention bonus following successful completion of the ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) programme.
• Full-time and part-time hours are available.
• Permanent

As a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) with the Children and Young Peoples Service, you will get ongoing support for your development. We will assist you in playing to your strengths, diversifying your talents, and establishing an important and significant career. With so many professional routes and learning opportunities to choose from, if you are determined and passionate, there is no limit to where your ambition can lead you.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Suffolk County Council is committed to providing the best possible care and assistance to vulnerable children and young people. We are searching for flexible and dedicated Newly Qualified Social Workers to join our teams. We believe that a healthy work-life balance is critical to providing high-quality care, so we’ve developed a positive environment in which you’ll be completely supported in achieving your goals and reaching your full potential during your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE).

For more information on our Social Work teams, visit careers.suffolk.gov.uk.

Suffolk helps Newly Qualified Social Workers (pagetiger.com) learn, develop, and progress.

What You Need

To apply, you must hold a suitable social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England.

View the Job and Person Profiles for a complete list of requirements. Apply if you believe you are qualified for this post. Even if you do not meet all of the requirements, please apply. We appreciate the chance to review your application.

Shaping Careers and Learning

We recognise that being a Newly Qualified Social Worker may be a difficult task, which is why we provide regular supervision to ensure you feel supported in your position. We also give the required training to help you advance your profession through our supporting career pathways program. This allows you to be confident in your abilities and deliver the finest care to people in need.

You’ll have:

• Our management team and colleagues within the service are fully committed to ensuring that you reach your goals and get the most out of your ASYE.
• Protected development and reflection, regular supervision with your Practice Manager, including continuous CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and PDP (Personal Development Plan) to facilitate professional advancement, and a reduced workload (from 15 cases in the first 6 months
• Clinical supervision provided by an experienced professional. This not only benefits your own well-being, but it also has a direct impact on the experiences of the children and young people in our care.

Empowering everyone.

We strongly believe in potential, possibility, and the power of different ideas. We are constantly looking for ways to inspire, respect, and enable everyone to be their best selves. We want to reflect the different populations that we serve. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, as outlined in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk).

To learn about our beautiful county of Suffolk and realise how fantastic it is to live and work.Welcome to Suffolk (visitsuffolk.com).

Visit careers.suffolk.gov.uk for more information on our offerings.

Additional benefits:

• Up to 29 days of annual leave + bank holidays each year, pro rata for part-time.
• an increase of three additional yearly leave days, prorated for part-time
• 3 protected CPD days per year.
• All new Social Workers moving to Suffolk are eligible for a relocation package of up to £8,000, a car leasing plan, and a welcome loan of £2,000.
• Free on-site parking in all council facilities.
• Flexible working alternatives and our dedication to promoting health and well-being
• Detailed induction program, including mandatory signs of safety instruction.
• Staff networks are open to employees, councillors, and partners who share common qualities, life experiences, attitudes, and views.

We offer opportunities for newly qualified social workers in the following teams:

• Social care teams working with children undergoing s17 and s47 assessments, including child in need and child protection plans.
• Our child-in-care teams work with both long-term placements and those undergoing care proceedings.

Discover where these teams are located in Suffolk (ppt).

Locality map showing where our 13 social care teams are headquartered in Suffolk (ppt).

If you have a preference for a place in Suffolk, please specify this in your application form.

For more information.

To enquire about the role/s, please email cypsocialworkenquiries@suffolk.gov.uk or contact Steve Blaney, Social Care Service Manager, at 07742 505342.

Visit careers.suffolk.gov.uk for more information about social work in children and young people’s services.

Sponsorship for visas may be available for UK residents. This position is headquartered in Suffolk.

How to apply?

To apply for this job, please review the Job and Person Profile (docx) and our Progression Scheme (pdf).

Step 2: Click ‘Apply Now’ to begin your online application.

Step 3: Submit a supporting statement addressing the following questions (maximum 300 words per question). Please utilise the supporting statement template.

Consider how your placement experiences have prepared you for this newly qualified social worker position. What significant skills and insights did you acquire?

Give an example of when you had to do an evaluation for a family while on placement. What structure did you employ, and how did you make sure it was comprehensive and child-centered?

Step 4: Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be considered. All supporting materials must be in PDF or MS Word format. Please include in your submission the role(s), location, and team you are applying for.

Closing date: 11.30pm, August 31, 2024.

This authority is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be necessary for the appropriate positions. We are also devoted to providing flexible working arrangements.

Please refer to the Job and Person Profile for information on the forms of flexible or part-time work that are available for individual roles.

Suffolk County Council welcomes diversity.

Our council provides several professional opportunities for individuals with various talents, abilities, and objectives. We provide flexible working solutions that cater to modern work styles and prioritise individual needs. We aim to make a positive influence on the world and welcome individuals with ambition and focus to join us and establish an outstanding career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In exchange, you will enjoy:

• Up to 29 days of yearly vacation (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
• Membership in a Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Travel, lifestyle, health, and wellbeing advantages
• Annual performance-based pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay raise.
• training and support to extend your expertise.
• a variety of job growth options inside our business.
• Diverse and active employee networks
• Flexible working alternatives, with the right to request flexible work from the first day.

Plus a lot more!

For more information on our benefits, values, and equality pledges, please visit the Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).