Social Work Practice Educator Social Work in Cornwall 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. Cornwall Council achieved Outstanding status in 2019 through raising the status and expertise of its social workers and wider social care practitioners. This must be sustained through an ongoing commitment to practice development and access to a core curriculum of evidence based practice, including an on line library of the latest research, procedures and practice guidance. The high morale of children's social workers in Cornwall has been achieved through a coherent and robust Career and Qualification Pathway from training, through the assessed and supported year in employment for newly qualified social workers up to advanced practitioner status. Progression is based on undertaking professional development, demonstrating learning in practice and consistent performance in improving outcomes for children. The Role: We are looking for a Practice Educator to join our established team of Practice Educators as part of our Foundation for Practice. Practice Educators are professional social work educators with expert knowledge in the area of professional practice education. They lead on developing practice in line with the latest research, policy and legislation. They take the lead in a specified service area working with Advanced Practitioners to develop a service based learning culture. They undertake direct practice with children and young people to demonstrate their professional capabilities and to model how practice learning is applied in practice. They facilitate and assess the learning and development of others (for example managing a number of students on qualifying programmes, NQSWs undertaking ASYE, undertaking direct research or supporting professionals undertaking CPD) to develop their knowledge, skills, values and practice. They facilitate work place learning by positively managing the day to day interface between providers of education and training and workplace situations, by contributing to arrangements for selection, curriculum delivery, assessment and evaluation. They draw on and contribute to contemporary research and educational practice. They contribute to workforce development strategies in the agency and/or in a university setting. They provide advice and consultation on the Career and Qualification Pathway for Social Workers, Trainees and Students. They contribute to the recruitment and selection of the workforce and to the evaluation of local and national strategy. You will need to hold a Social Work Degree, Social Work Qualification Dip.SW or equivalent and be SWE Registered. Additionally, you should hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2 and have experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified social workers. 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: Extensive experience working within a social care environment Professional capability in line with an experienced practitioner under the terms of the PCF and a proven track record in Social Work practice. 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 Experience in providing practice education and working within the Practice Education Professional Standards Hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2. Experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified Social Workers. 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. ABOUT US 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. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a competitive salary. a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions 26 days annual leave per year (pro-rata), rising to 29 days after five years continuous service, with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. 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 14, 2024
Full time
Social Work Practice Educator Social Work in Cornwall 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. Cornwall Council achieved Outstanding status in 2019 through raising the status and expertise of its social workers and wider social care practitioners. This must be sustained through an ongoing commitment to practice development and access to a core curriculum of evidence based practice, including an on line library of the latest research, procedures and practice guidance. The high morale of children's social workers in Cornwall has been achieved through a coherent and robust Career and Qualification Pathway from training, through the assessed and supported year in employment for newly qualified social workers up to advanced practitioner status. Progression is based on undertaking professional development, demonstrating learning in practice and consistent performance in improving outcomes for children. The Role: We are looking for a Practice Educator to join our established team of Practice Educators as part of our Foundation for Practice. Practice Educators are professional social work educators with expert knowledge in the area of professional practice education. They lead on developing practice in line with the latest research, policy and legislation. They take the lead in a specified service area working with Advanced Practitioners to develop a service based learning culture. They undertake direct practice with children and young people to demonstrate their professional capabilities and to model how practice learning is applied in practice. They facilitate and assess the learning and development of others (for example managing a number of students on qualifying programmes, NQSWs undertaking ASYE, undertaking direct research or supporting professionals undertaking CPD) to develop their knowledge, skills, values and practice. They facilitate work place learning by positively managing the day to day interface between providers of education and training and workplace situations, by contributing to arrangements for selection, curriculum delivery, assessment and evaluation. They draw on and contribute to contemporary research and educational practice. They contribute to workforce development strategies in the agency and/or in a university setting. They provide advice and consultation on the Career and Qualification Pathway for Social Workers, Trainees and Students. They contribute to the recruitment and selection of the workforce and to the evaluation of local and national strategy. You will need to hold a Social Work Degree, Social Work Qualification Dip.SW or equivalent and be SWE Registered. Additionally, you should hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2 and have experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified social workers. 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: Extensive experience working within a social care environment Professional capability in line with an experienced practitioner under the terms of the PCF and a proven track record in Social Work practice. 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 Experience in providing practice education and working within the Practice Education Professional Standards Hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2. Experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified Social Workers. 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. ABOUT US 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. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a competitive salary. a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions 26 days annual leave per year (pro-rata), rising to 29 days after five years continuous service, with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. 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 - 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.
Team Manager (Multi-Agency Referral Unit - MARU) Job Description Social Work in Cornwall 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: Team Managers 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 management and leadership career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We have a range of exciting opportunities leading and managing our high performing social work and multi-disciplinary children's social care teams. Across our teams we have a range of skilled professionals including Family Workers, Targeted Youth Worker, Psychologists and Functional Family Therapists working alongside our social work staff. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our Team Managers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work and multi-disciplinary interventions with children and families. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate strong leadership skills, 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. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that they need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Cornwall's location and landscape offers unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. Further information about our social work careers can be found on our website The Role: The post is based in Cornwall's Multi-Agency Referral Unit. The MARU is our Multi-Agency team who provide a response to concerns about the welfare of safety of a child or young person. The team sits alongside the Councils innovative Early Help Hub under the same leadership structure and offers a seamless and timely response to children and their families seeking help and support. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop front door services to children and their families across Cornwall and we are looking for an enthusiastic manager who is interested in this area of work. You will be leading a skilled team of social workers, contact workers, targeted youth workers, health practitioners and housing workers. We are committed to strong partnership approaches to our work and we work closely with other partners such as the police, education, the early help workforce and children's mental health services. Several of our partners are co-located in the MARU. Further information about our teams is available here. 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: We have opportunities for experienced social work managers with a track record of effective management, and also experienced social workers looking to take the first step into a Team Manager role. You will need to be a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England, with substantial experience in statutory social work with children and families. You will be able to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice and have a track record of practice that improves the lives of children. You will have evidence of post qualifying learning in child and family social work to demonstrate your specialism as a Child and Family Social Worker, preferably at Masters level or equivalent. You will have significant experience of evidence-based practice with children and families and the expertise and approach to effectively supervise and manage social workers and other social care practitioners. You will be working alongside Advanced Practitioners within your teams supporting practice, learning and development of our Social Workers and social care professionals. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you'll get in return: In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A competitive starting salary. A generous relocation package Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE Annual market supplement of £3000 for advanced practitioners An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An outstanding 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, which will support your progression. 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 homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. About Us 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. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a competitive salary. a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions 26 days annual leave per year (pro-rata), rising to 29 days after five years continuous service, with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. 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
Team Manager (Multi-Agency Referral Unit - MARU) Job Description Social Work in Cornwall 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: Team Managers 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 management and leadership career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We have a range of exciting opportunities leading and managing our high performing social work and multi-disciplinary children's social care teams. Across our teams we have a range of skilled professionals including Family Workers, Targeted Youth Worker, Psychologists and Functional Family Therapists working alongside our social work staff. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our Team Managers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work and multi-disciplinary interventions with children and families. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate strong leadership skills, 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. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that they need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Cornwall's location and landscape offers unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. Further information about our social work careers can be found on our website The Role: The post is based in Cornwall's Multi-Agency Referral Unit. The MARU is our Multi-Agency team who provide a response to concerns about the welfare of safety of a child or young person. The team sits alongside the Councils innovative Early Help Hub under the same leadership structure and offers a seamless and timely response to children and their families seeking help and support. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop front door services to children and their families across Cornwall and we are looking for an enthusiastic manager who is interested in this area of work. You will be leading a skilled team of social workers, contact workers, targeted youth workers, health practitioners and housing workers. We are committed to strong partnership approaches to our work and we work closely with other partners such as the police, education, the early help workforce and children's mental health services. Several of our partners are co-located in the MARU. Further information about our teams is available here. 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: We have opportunities for experienced social work managers with a track record of effective management, and also experienced social workers looking to take the first step into a Team Manager role. You will need to be a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England, with substantial experience in statutory social work with children and families. You will be able to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice and have a track record of practice that improves the lives of children. You will have evidence of post qualifying learning in child and family social work to demonstrate your specialism as a Child and Family Social Worker, preferably at Masters level or equivalent. You will have significant experience of evidence-based practice with children and families and the expertise and approach to effectively supervise and manage social workers and other social care practitioners. You will be working alongside Advanced Practitioners within your teams supporting practice, learning and development of our Social Workers and social care professionals. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert What you'll get in return: In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A competitive starting salary. A generous relocation package Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE Annual market supplement of £3000 for advanced practitioners An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An outstanding 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, which will support your progression. 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 homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. About Us 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. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a competitive salary. a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions 26 days annual leave per year (pro-rata), rising to 29 days after five years continuous service, with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. 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.
Newly Qualified and Level 1 Social Worker We are looking for Level 1 and Newly Qualified Social Workers to join our Family Assessment and Support Teams in Lincoln, South and North Kesteven, West Lindsey, and East Lindsey South. Passionate Social Workers Required Are you an enthusiastic, ambitious and above all else passionate Social Worker? Do you believe that "Putting Children First" is the key to successful outcomes for children and families? If you can answer yes to both questions, then Lincolnshire County Council may just be the place you belong. Childrens Social Work at Lincolnshire County Council Our Childrens Social Work teams are amongst the absolute best in the country. We have an overall Outstanding rating from Ofsted and in our recent inspection in April 2023 we maintained this judgement which we are very proud of. We are not about to let up on our progress and development though! As an organisation we are extremely proud of the work our teams undertake and this pride shines through from every member of the teams. Our practice model is "Signs of Safety" and this is underpinned by a firm commitment to restorative practice, working in a way where the strengths of the family and their network are honoured and families are supported to develop their own solutions. Most importantly, we believe the voice of the child should be at the very heart of every plan. About the Role of a Level 1 Social Worker As a Level 1 Social Worker in our teams, you'll use your skills, knowledge and experience to manage a range of cases from assessment to ongoing interventions, leading on these from start to finish - meaning children and families have consistency of Social Workers. You'll work directly with children, young people and their families along with other stakeholders and partners to build a brighter future for the children and families of Lincolnshire. The children and families that we work with face a range of challenges, and if you join one of our FAST teams, your caseload will be extremely varied, allowing you the opportunity and experience to grow as a practitioner and develop your skills and confidence. You'll also co-work more complex caseloads alongside more experienced Social Workers helping you make the right decisions when it matters most. About the Role of a Newly Qualified Social Worker We believe that the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) is a crucial part of your professional development, that's why our NQSW's undertaking their ASYE are given a protected and reduced workload to enable time for learning and development. The comprehensive programme has been designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and capability and strengthen your professional confidence. During the 12 month ASYE programme, you can expect to receive regular, high quality, reflective supervision (weekly for the first 6 weeks; fortnightly until the mid-point review at six months and monthly thereafter). You'll be observed on multiple occasions which affords the opportunity to involve service users and/or carers in your assessment. You'll complete Critical Reflection Logs, which is fundamental in developing critical reflective practice. You'll also complete a formal personal supervision and take part in monthly group learning making sure you have all of the knowledge and training you need to complete your ASYE. To learn more about our teams take a look at the attached Social Care Brochure. Looking for a different role? If this role isn't quite what you're looking for, please do take a look at these other opportunities with us; Experienced Childrens Services Social Workers (21478) - Lincolnshire County Council Advanced Practitioner Social Worker (21477) - Lincolnshire County Council All our opportunities are listed on the LCC recruitment page, we update this daily so be sure to create a job alert. About Our Offer We know that being a Social Worker can be challenging and often emotional but, we also know from experience that it's a very rewarding career. This is why you will be surrounded by a supportive, caring and compassionate team. You will receive monthly formal professional and case supervision, and take part in monthly group learning and team meetings with an annual team development day too. Our managers are always on hand and our practitioners say that the informal, ad hoc supervision they receive, plus the support they get from colleagues to test out their thinking, is absolutely invaluable. Your continued professional development will be as important to us as it is to you, and your learning and development will remain in focus, not just during your annual appraisal. Our offer of complimentary access to the Research in Practice online platform and access to the Social Work Theory app for our ASYE's further demonstrates this. Alongside our excellent in-house training offer, you will also have the opportunity to complete fully funded PQ modules. Along with a competitive salary we also offer; A Contributory pension. Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work. Flexible working policies. Career progression opportunities A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more A re-location package (see attached brochure) Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure. What Next If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Laura Bonner via email PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. Applications close on 14th May and interviews will be held on 24th May. Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application. On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Fluency Duty In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
May 10, 2024
Full time
Newly Qualified and Level 1 Social Worker We are looking for Level 1 and Newly Qualified Social Workers to join our Family Assessment and Support Teams in Lincoln, South and North Kesteven, West Lindsey, and East Lindsey South. Passionate Social Workers Required Are you an enthusiastic, ambitious and above all else passionate Social Worker? Do you believe that "Putting Children First" is the key to successful outcomes for children and families? If you can answer yes to both questions, then Lincolnshire County Council may just be the place you belong. Childrens Social Work at Lincolnshire County Council Our Childrens Social Work teams are amongst the absolute best in the country. We have an overall Outstanding rating from Ofsted and in our recent inspection in April 2023 we maintained this judgement which we are very proud of. We are not about to let up on our progress and development though! As an organisation we are extremely proud of the work our teams undertake and this pride shines through from every member of the teams. Our practice model is "Signs of Safety" and this is underpinned by a firm commitment to restorative practice, working in a way where the strengths of the family and their network are honoured and families are supported to develop their own solutions. Most importantly, we believe the voice of the child should be at the very heart of every plan. About the Role of a Level 1 Social Worker As a Level 1 Social Worker in our teams, you'll use your skills, knowledge and experience to manage a range of cases from assessment to ongoing interventions, leading on these from start to finish - meaning children and families have consistency of Social Workers. You'll work directly with children, young people and their families along with other stakeholders and partners to build a brighter future for the children and families of Lincolnshire. The children and families that we work with face a range of challenges, and if you join one of our FAST teams, your caseload will be extremely varied, allowing you the opportunity and experience to grow as a practitioner and develop your skills and confidence. You'll also co-work more complex caseloads alongside more experienced Social Workers helping you make the right decisions when it matters most. About the Role of a Newly Qualified Social Worker We believe that the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) is a crucial part of your professional development, that's why our NQSW's undertaking their ASYE are given a protected and reduced workload to enable time for learning and development. The comprehensive programme has been designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and capability and strengthen your professional confidence. During the 12 month ASYE programme, you can expect to receive regular, high quality, reflective supervision (weekly for the first 6 weeks; fortnightly until the mid-point review at six months and monthly thereafter). You'll be observed on multiple occasions which affords the opportunity to involve service users and/or carers in your assessment. You'll complete Critical Reflection Logs, which is fundamental in developing critical reflective practice. You'll also complete a formal personal supervision and take part in monthly group learning making sure you have all of the knowledge and training you need to complete your ASYE. To learn more about our teams take a look at the attached Social Care Brochure. Looking for a different role? If this role isn't quite what you're looking for, please do take a look at these other opportunities with us; Experienced Childrens Services Social Workers (21478) - Lincolnshire County Council Advanced Practitioner Social Worker (21477) - Lincolnshire County Council All our opportunities are listed on the LCC recruitment page, we update this daily so be sure to create a job alert. About Our Offer We know that being a Social Worker can be challenging and often emotional but, we also know from experience that it's a very rewarding career. This is why you will be surrounded by a supportive, caring and compassionate team. You will receive monthly formal professional and case supervision, and take part in monthly group learning and team meetings with an annual team development day too. Our managers are always on hand and our practitioners say that the informal, ad hoc supervision they receive, plus the support they get from colleagues to test out their thinking, is absolutely invaluable. Your continued professional development will be as important to us as it is to you, and your learning and development will remain in focus, not just during your annual appraisal. Our offer of complimentary access to the Research in Practice online platform and access to the Social Work Theory app for our ASYE's further demonstrates this. Alongside our excellent in-house training offer, you will also have the opportunity to complete fully funded PQ modules. Along with a competitive salary we also offer; A Contributory pension. Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work. Flexible working policies. Career progression opportunities A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more A re-location package (see attached brochure) Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure. What Next If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Laura Bonner via email PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. Applications close on 14th May and interviews will be held on 24th May. Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check. All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application. On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions. Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Fluency Duty In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Location: Great Ormond Street Hospital Speciality: Children's Cardiology Hours: 37.5 hours / Monday to Friday Type: Full Time/Permanent Salary: Between 61,142 - 68,819 per annum inclusive (depending on experience) Are you looking to join a friendly and highly skilled team in London, that is dedicated to providing the highest levels of care for children and young people? Do you want to work in partnership with an NHS organisation with Cardiology services committed to a sustainable advanced clinical practitioner team, contributing to the best national patient outcomes? Pulse is working in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to recruit an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their Cardiology team on a permanent basis. This role is open to practitioners with adult or paediatric experience within Cardiology. We are looking for passionate individuals, who place the child, young person, and their families with congenital and acquired heart disease, at the centre of their care, based on safe, highly quality, and effective care provision and the use of clinical care pathways. GOSH is there to support your new vision & experience, to expand your professional and personal boundaries, learning, knowledge and skills. Development Provided Opportunity for a new clinical career based on the four pillars of ACP practice (HEE 2017) You will be supported throughout your individual development plans for the year ahead, and your future career plans, working with a named ACP and consultant cardiology supervisor You will be provided with an individual orientation & training programme Support throughout your transition into the new role and to ensure you have the skills needed to be a key player in the ACP Cardiology programme & as part of GOSH's ACP/medical workforce within the Cardiology environment Benefits include A minimum of 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme Interest-free season ticket loans Subsidised on-site staff massage Help with childcare On-site Nursery A wide range of sports and social activities Help with finding accommodation A staff counselling and advice service A staff recognition scheme, in the form of a monthly and annual awards ceremony On-going professional development Culture Club Flexible working opportunities We want to hear from ACP's who can show proven skills in resilience and emotional intelligence with the ability to support yourself & your team through new challenges. Applicants who show a focus to develop their own evidence, in designated non-clinical time, for children, young people and families best clinical care. GOSH has a well-established friendly team of ACP's as part of a wider multiprofessional team across their children's Cardiology services, their clinical care pathways for children, young people, & their families with congenital & acquired heart disease. This is a band 8a role, but we are also keen to hear from band 6+ applicants who meet the below requirements. Requirements for this role Completed your masters level qualification Registered as a non-medical prescriber Demonstrated & achieved the skills associated with cardiology provision Provided evidence of your case management of a group of patients within Cardiology Evidence of an e-portfolio illustrating your learning continuum (RCPCH 2020, HEE 2020) Have a professional 5-year development plan (HEE 2020) You will have a named dedicated Consultant & Advanced Clinical Practitioner supervisor to support your own skills & educational needs across the 4 pillars of ACP, (HEE 2019) To discuss or hear more about this role, drop us a call or email today.
May 08, 2024
Full time
Band 8a Advanced Clinical Practitioner (ACP) Location: Great Ormond Street Hospital Speciality: Children's Cardiology Hours: 37.5 hours / Monday to Friday Type: Full Time/Permanent Salary: Between 61,142 - 68,819 per annum inclusive (depending on experience) Are you looking to join a friendly and highly skilled team in London, that is dedicated to providing the highest levels of care for children and young people? Do you want to work in partnership with an NHS organisation with Cardiology services committed to a sustainable advanced clinical practitioner team, contributing to the best national patient outcomes? Pulse is working in partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) to recruit an Advanced Clinical Practitioner to join their Cardiology team on a permanent basis. This role is open to practitioners with adult or paediatric experience within Cardiology. We are looking for passionate individuals, who place the child, young person, and their families with congenital and acquired heart disease, at the centre of their care, based on safe, highly quality, and effective care provision and the use of clinical care pathways. GOSH is there to support your new vision & experience, to expand your professional and personal boundaries, learning, knowledge and skills. Development Provided Opportunity for a new clinical career based on the four pillars of ACP practice (HEE 2017) You will be supported throughout your individual development plans for the year ahead, and your future career plans, working with a named ACP and consultant cardiology supervisor You will be provided with an individual orientation & training programme Support throughout your transition into the new role and to ensure you have the skills needed to be a key player in the ACP Cardiology programme & as part of GOSH's ACP/medical workforce within the Cardiology environment Benefits include A minimum of 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme Interest-free season ticket loans Subsidised on-site staff massage Help with childcare On-site Nursery A wide range of sports and social activities Help with finding accommodation A staff counselling and advice service A staff recognition scheme, in the form of a monthly and annual awards ceremony On-going professional development Culture Club Flexible working opportunities We want to hear from ACP's who can show proven skills in resilience and emotional intelligence with the ability to support yourself & your team through new challenges. Applicants who show a focus to develop their own evidence, in designated non-clinical time, for children, young people and families best clinical care. GOSH has a well-established friendly team of ACP's as part of a wider multiprofessional team across their children's Cardiology services, their clinical care pathways for children, young people, & their families with congenital & acquired heart disease. This is a band 8a role, but we are also keen to hear from band 6+ applicants who meet the below requirements. Requirements for this role Completed your masters level qualification Registered as a non-medical prescriber Demonstrated & achieved the skills associated with cardiology provision Provided evidence of your case management of a group of patients within Cardiology Evidence of an e-portfolio illustrating your learning continuum (RCPCH 2020, HEE 2020) Have a professional 5-year development plan (HEE 2020) You will have a named dedicated Consultant & Advanced Clinical Practitioner supervisor to support your own skills & educational needs across the 4 pillars of ACP, (HEE 2019) To discuss or hear more about this role, drop us a call or email today.
We have permanent opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Children Looked After Team based in Woking. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a? financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Are you at a point in your career where you want to take on supervisory responsibility whilst utilising your skills as an experienced social worker? This role enables you to work on complex cases whilst also giving you the opportunity to progress your career through contributing and supporting managers to develop the skills and knowledge within the team, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will also have the opportunity to join Advanced Social Worker colleagues in county wide learning activities organised by the Surrey Children's Service Academy with a clear professional development pathway. As an Advanced Social Worker, you will mentor less experienced practitioners in the team and support the Team Manager by leading on some areas of practice, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will undertake more complex work, some of which you will do jointly with less experienced social workers and enable their learning. You will contribute to team plans and support the Team Manager. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Looked After Children's Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 20th May 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
May 08, 2024
Full time
We have permanent opportunities for Advanced Social Workers to join our Children Looked After Team based in Woking. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working . We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range is £44,614 - £47,681 per annum . We also offer a? financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Rewards and Benefits We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28?days annual leave, rising to 30?days after 5?years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Are you at a point in your career where you want to take on supervisory responsibility whilst utilising your skills as an experienced social worker? This role enables you to work on complex cases whilst also giving you the opportunity to progress your career through contributing and supporting managers to develop the skills and knowledge within the team, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will also have the opportunity to join Advanced Social Worker colleagues in county wide learning activities organised by the Surrey Children's Service Academy with a clear professional development pathway. As an Advanced Social Worker, you will mentor less experienced practitioners in the team and support the Team Manager by leading on some areas of practice, whilst occasionally deputising for the Team Manager. You will undertake more complex work, some of which you will do jointly with less experienced social workers and enable their learning. You will contribute to team plans and support the Team Manager. About working with Children Looked After As a member in the Looked After Children's Team, your aim and role will be to support children living with relatives, friends or foster families and perspective adopters or older children living in children's homes and semi-independent units. You will build sustainable relationships with them and plan for their permanence. You will be responsible for ensuring their safety and support them towards independence. Through regular visits, assessments and reviewing their Care Plan, you will nurture and develop meaningful relationships with these children; understand and interpret their wishes; and champion and support them to reach their full potential. Occasionally, you will be required to prepare reports and attend court. You will be supported in this challenging role with regular supervision and consultations with our Mental Health Focussed Social Worker. You will also find support by working alongside other social workers, family support workers and partnership organisations such as: Health Services, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (New Leaf), Independent Reviewing officers and carers. You will also be supported in your career development by your management team and also by the Surrey Academy. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. This creates a sense of purpose and fulfilment with a clear pathway to achieve your future aspirations. Wherever you are in your career journey, Surrey is committed to supporting and nurturing you so that you can be the best version of yourself. Our Surrey Children's Service Academy currently has over 60 courses available and offers a bespoke learning programme so you can be at the forefront of best practice. Modules such as motivational interviewing and our total respect course allow you to feel empowered in having essential conversations whilst still ensuring a child centred approach to your practice. We look forward to hearing from you! The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 20th May 2024. Following the closing date, if your application is shortlisted you will be contacted by our CFL Workforce Team within 5 working days. They will be able to advise on interview arrangements and can support in answering any questions you may have. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. You will need to be registered with Social Work England and have the willingness and ability to travel around the county to meet the demands of the role. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.
Social Work Practice Educator Social Work in Cornwall 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. Cornwall Council achieved Outstanding status in 2019 through raising the status and expertise of its social workers and wider social care practitioners. This must be sustained through an ongoing commitment to practice development and access to a core curriculum of evidence based practice, including an on line library of the latest research, procedures and practice guidance. The high morale of children's social workers in Cornwall has been achieved through a coherent and robust Career and Qualification Pathway from training, through the assessed and supported year in employment for newly qualified social workers up to advanced practitioner status. Progression is based on undertaking professional development, demonstrating learning in practice and consistent performance in improving outcomes for children. The Role: We are looking for a Practice Educator to join our established team of Practice Educators as part of our Foundation for Practice. Practice Educators are professional social work educators with expert knowledge in the area of professional practice education. They lead on developing practice in line with the latest research, policy and legislation. They take the lead in a specified service area working with Advanced Practitioners to develop a service based learning culture. They undertake direct practice with children and young people to demonstrate their professional capabilities and to model how practice learning is applied in practice. They facilitate and assess the learning and development of others (for example managing a number of students on qualifying programmes, NQSWs undertaking ASYE, undertaking direct research or supporting professionals undertaking CPD) to develop their knowledge, skills, values and practice. They facilitate work place learning by positively managing the day to day interface between providers of education and training and workplace situations, by contributing to arrangements for selection, curriculum delivery, assessment and evaluation. They draw on and contribute to contemporary research and educational practice. They contribute to workforce development strategies in the agency and/or in a university setting. They provide advice and consultation on the Career and Qualification Pathway for Social Workers, Trainees and Students. They contribute to the recruitment and selection of the workforce and to the evaluation of local and national strategy. You will need to hold a Social Work Degree, Social Work Qualification Dip.SW or equivalent and be SWE Registered. Additionally, you should hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2 and have experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified social workers. 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: Extensive experience working within a social care environment Professional capability in line with an experienced practitioner under the terms of the PCF and a proven track record in Social Work practice. 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 Experience in providing practice education and working within the Practice Education Professional Standards Hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2. Experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified Social Workers. 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. ABOUT US 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. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a competitive salary. a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions 26 days annual leave per year (pro-rata), rising to 29 days after five years continuous service, with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. 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 08, 2024
Full time
Social Work Practice Educator Social Work in Cornwall 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. Cornwall Council achieved Outstanding status in 2019 through raising the status and expertise of its social workers and wider social care practitioners. This must be sustained through an ongoing commitment to practice development and access to a core curriculum of evidence based practice, including an on line library of the latest research, procedures and practice guidance. The high morale of children's social workers in Cornwall has been achieved through a coherent and robust Career and Qualification Pathway from training, through the assessed and supported year in employment for newly qualified social workers up to advanced practitioner status. Progression is based on undertaking professional development, demonstrating learning in practice and consistent performance in improving outcomes for children. The Role: We are looking for a Practice Educator to join our established team of Practice Educators as part of our Foundation for Practice. Practice Educators are professional social work educators with expert knowledge in the area of professional practice education. They lead on developing practice in line with the latest research, policy and legislation. They take the lead in a specified service area working with Advanced Practitioners to develop a service based learning culture. They undertake direct practice with children and young people to demonstrate their professional capabilities and to model how practice learning is applied in practice. They facilitate and assess the learning and development of others (for example managing a number of students on qualifying programmes, NQSWs undertaking ASYE, undertaking direct research or supporting professionals undertaking CPD) to develop their knowledge, skills, values and practice. They facilitate work place learning by positively managing the day to day interface between providers of education and training and workplace situations, by contributing to arrangements for selection, curriculum delivery, assessment and evaluation. They draw on and contribute to contemporary research and educational practice. They contribute to workforce development strategies in the agency and/or in a university setting. They provide advice and consultation on the Career and Qualification Pathway for Social Workers, Trainees and Students. They contribute to the recruitment and selection of the workforce and to the evaluation of local and national strategy. You will need to hold a Social Work Degree, Social Work Qualification Dip.SW or equivalent and be SWE Registered. Additionally, you should hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2 and have experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified social workers. 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: Extensive experience working within a social care environment Professional capability in line with an experienced practitioner under the terms of the PCF and a proven track record in Social Work practice. 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 Experience in providing practice education and working within the Practice Education Professional Standards Hold or be working towards the Practice Teaching Award or equivalent in line with PEPS Stage 2. Experience of supporting Social Work students/trainees and/or newly qualified Social Workers. 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. ABOUT US 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. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Our core employee rewards and benefits include: a competitive salary. a defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions 26 days annual leave per year (pro-rata), rising to 29 days after five years continuous service, with the potential to purchase additional leave. A national award winning employee health and wellbeing programme Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services. 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.
As part of several very exciting developments, we are expanding our provisions and therefore delighted to announce the planned opening of a further independent co-educational school. The Grange School will provide learning and supportive environment activities for 60 primary and secondary aged children and young people from across Key Stages 2-4. We are looking for a forward thinking, motivated and enthusiastic post-graduate qualified creative arts psychotherapist to join the team at The Grange School. You will be an appropriately registered psychological practitioner (e.g. HCPC) who can offer assessment, formulation and psychological interventions. You will have a passion for working with the most vulnerable young people, with children with learning disabilities and/or who have experienced trauma. You will understand how to work both directly and indirectly to support the network around young people and will join an organisation that is determined to offer bespoke, individualised and psychologically informed care. You will be joining an established Integrated Therapies Team (ITT) which comprises clinical psychology, forensic psychology, counselling psychology, occupational therapy, counselling, creative arts psychotherapies and speech and language therapy. Our ITT adopt a trauma and attachment informed approach, including neurodivergent trauma and a neurodiversity affirming approach. We pride ourselves on offering high quality, evidence-based care to Phoenix Learning and Care services. The ITT are integral to the core values of the organisation and as a team we believe our therapeutic approach provides the people we support with the tools they need to overcome the obstacles they face in life. Principal Responsibilities Responsible for clinical work as part of the Phoenix Integrated Therapies Team, representing the organisation by providing leadership, support and guidance to team members and the wider staff group and ensuring a young person focused service. Provide clinical leadership and practice at an advanced level demonstrating a high level of autonomy and clinical decision making. The role is a collaborative one working with individuals and groups across professional and organizational boundaries. Provide clinical interventions and assessment, responsible for the systematic measurement of outcomes ensuring a high quality, timely, accessible and evidence-based service is available to all young people who need it. Provide emotional wellbeing and mental health assessment and treatment services to children and young adults with a range of relevant complex needs, such as learning difficulties/disabilities, Autism, emotional social and behavioural difficulties and/or challenging behaviour. Deliver and supervise a range of therapeutic interventions, which may include parent work, group work, school/college observations of children and young people, short term inputs and specialist individual psychological treatments. Person Specification Successful completion of a post-graduate training in creative arts psychotherapies. Further professional knowledge gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in-house training programmes (e.g. CYP-IAPT training). Registered as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC). Experience of working with children and adolescents with co-morbid difficulties and special needs. Knowledge, skills and ability in working with a wide range of young people with learning, emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. Experience of psychotherapeutic work with children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, learning disabilities and/or children in care setting. Experience of initiating, organising and planning inter-agency meetings aimed at setting in place a treatment package tailored to the individual needs of the young person. Experience of providing professional teaching and training for other professionals Knowledge of the theory and practice of working with children with neurodevelopmental and learning disability needs. For an initial and informal conversation please contact Dr Hannah Pittaway, Head of Therapies on .
Dec 15, 2022
Full time
As part of several very exciting developments, we are expanding our provisions and therefore delighted to announce the planned opening of a further independent co-educational school. The Grange School will provide learning and supportive environment activities for 60 primary and secondary aged children and young people from across Key Stages 2-4. We are looking for a forward thinking, motivated and enthusiastic post-graduate qualified creative arts psychotherapist to join the team at The Grange School. You will be an appropriately registered psychological practitioner (e.g. HCPC) who can offer assessment, formulation and psychological interventions. You will have a passion for working with the most vulnerable young people, with children with learning disabilities and/or who have experienced trauma. You will understand how to work both directly and indirectly to support the network around young people and will join an organisation that is determined to offer bespoke, individualised and psychologically informed care. You will be joining an established Integrated Therapies Team (ITT) which comprises clinical psychology, forensic psychology, counselling psychology, occupational therapy, counselling, creative arts psychotherapies and speech and language therapy. Our ITT adopt a trauma and attachment informed approach, including neurodivergent trauma and a neurodiversity affirming approach. We pride ourselves on offering high quality, evidence-based care to Phoenix Learning and Care services. The ITT are integral to the core values of the organisation and as a team we believe our therapeutic approach provides the people we support with the tools they need to overcome the obstacles they face in life. Principal Responsibilities Responsible for clinical work as part of the Phoenix Integrated Therapies Team, representing the organisation by providing leadership, support and guidance to team members and the wider staff group and ensuring a young person focused service. Provide clinical leadership and practice at an advanced level demonstrating a high level of autonomy and clinical decision making. The role is a collaborative one working with individuals and groups across professional and organizational boundaries. Provide clinical interventions and assessment, responsible for the systematic measurement of outcomes ensuring a high quality, timely, accessible and evidence-based service is available to all young people who need it. Provide emotional wellbeing and mental health assessment and treatment services to children and young adults with a range of relevant complex needs, such as learning difficulties/disabilities, Autism, emotional social and behavioural difficulties and/or challenging behaviour. Deliver and supervise a range of therapeutic interventions, which may include parent work, group work, school/college observations of children and young people, short term inputs and specialist individual psychological treatments. Person Specification Successful completion of a post-graduate training in creative arts psychotherapies. Further professional knowledge gained through accredited courses workshops, study and in-house training programmes (e.g. CYP-IAPT training). Registered as a full member of the appropriate professional body (e.g. HCPC). Experience of working with children and adolescents with co-morbid difficulties and special needs. Knowledge, skills and ability in working with a wide range of young people with learning, emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties. Experience of psychotherapeutic work with children with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, learning disabilities and/or children in care setting. Experience of initiating, organising and planning inter-agency meetings aimed at setting in place a treatment package tailored to the individual needs of the young person. Experience of providing professional teaching and training for other professionals Knowledge of the theory and practice of working with children with neurodevelopmental and learning disability needs. For an initial and informal conversation please contact Dr Hannah Pittaway, Head of Therapies on .
Salary£39,724 - £41,659 MFReference numberBUC01470Contract typePermanentWorking hoursFull TimeDoes this role require a DBS check?YesDate posted5 Dec 2021, 11 p.m.Application deadline9 Jan 2022Contact te the challenges that Adult Social Care has faced within the last 12 months, our approach in Buckinghamshire has not been to take shelter and wait for the storm to pass. Instead, we have chosen to transform and restructure Adult Social Care so we can respond to a crisis as well as build for the future. We have created more roles in Social Work and Occupational Therapy; we are adapting to work much more closely with the community and support people near to where they live; we have developed a new career progression framework to encourage staff ambition and development; finally, to establish the conditions to deliver outstanding practice, we have reduced the numbers that managers supervise and the caseloads the team have, to allow for more contact with our residents.Initiated in 2019, our strength-based practice model, 'Better Lives', has been improving outcomes linked to independence, developing social connections, and improving areas that are important to the residents we support. Now in 2021, we are looking to refresh our Better Lives Strategy - Our Ambition | Buckinghamshire Council (buckscc.gov.uk) and develop our aspirations further.About usIn April 2020 Buckinghamshire Council became the UK's newest council. Meaning the residents of Buckinghamshire will be now be served by a single, unitary council. Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country.We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey.About the roleTo ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire, Advanced Practitioners will ensure:Work in accordance with the Better Lives frameworkPromote and deliver goal-based support people to achieve greater independencePromote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignityProvides a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practiceRespond to people's needs in a timely mannerFocus on improving people's well-beingGive people greater choice and control over the care that they receiveTake account of people's risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that riskSupport people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all available resources and taking responsibility for the public purseProvide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning and review to individuals/families and their carersAbout youNaturally, you will be a great people person, familiar with working to a strength-based approach where you think outside of the box and enable people to prevent, reduce or delay the need for care. Bringing your in-depth knowledge of the latest legislation and statutory guidance, you'll work independently and with colleagues to support adults and their families. Persistence and an adaptable approach are needed in an outcome focused way with our partners such as health services, community sector, housing, care providers and other stakeholders.If you'd like to hear from some of our current social workers and social care staff, take a look at our careers social media pages Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramOther informationInterviews will take place Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.Both full time and part time hours will be considered. Please specify in your application whether you are looking for a full-time or part-time position.It is a legal requirement that anyone working in a Care Quality Commission-registered care home in England must have two Covid-19 vaccine doses, unless they have a medical exemption. This legislation can be accessed in full via the following link: Making vaccination a condition of deployment in care homes: government response - GOV.UK. The only permitted reason for not having the vaccination is by having a Medical Exemption, you would get this from your GP or Consultant. You are required to provide evidence of vaccination or medical exemption prior to starting work at the Council in the form of a letter, which can be obtained online - Get your NHS Covid pass letter.As a service, we're proud of the way we have adapted as we make our way through the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety of our colleagues and residents remains at the forefront of what we do, and we have used technology where it has been appropriate to undertake some functions such as staying in touch with your clients, partners, and colleagues. We want to retain the benefits of working in this way, as well as continuing face-to-face where it is appropriate to do so. As a result of this, we would welcome applications from a wider geographical basis.You will be required to apply for a DBS at an enhanced level. Further information about the DSB Scheme can be found at GOV.UKBuckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adultsOur valuesWe have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.Having a diverse workforce that represents our residents across all levels of the organisations is something we can improve on. Promoting equality by recognising difference and the value it can bring to our organisation is an important part of our strength-based approach. We welcome applications from candidates who share our ethos and values around anti-discriminatory practice and strength in diversity.We recognise and reward youIn these challenging times, we must remain connected as a team. From day one, you'll be offered a 'buddy' who will be a friendly face to support you through your induction and new working world. The wellbeing of our colleagues is very important to us and we encourage you to take control of your work-life balance and adopt a flexible approach where possible.We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements.Benefits of working for Buckinghamshire:Competitive salary inclusive of Market Factor'Golden Hello' lump-sum payment of £2500 paid on successful completion of your probationary periodUp to 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) after more than 5 years' serviceAn attractive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Relocation allowance up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)New Car Lease SchemeDevelopment opportunities in key areas of specific lead roles, giving you the opportunity to learn new skills and to develop your practiceTravel discounts with Arriva and Chiltern RailwaysAccess to our corporate health and wellbeing services offering free confidential advice on a wide range of issuesDiscounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops, discounted gym memberships and much more :
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Salary£39,724 - £41,659 MFReference numberBUC01470Contract typePermanentWorking hoursFull TimeDoes this role require a DBS check?YesDate posted5 Dec 2021, 11 p.m.Application deadline9 Jan 2022Contact te the challenges that Adult Social Care has faced within the last 12 months, our approach in Buckinghamshire has not been to take shelter and wait for the storm to pass. Instead, we have chosen to transform and restructure Adult Social Care so we can respond to a crisis as well as build for the future. We have created more roles in Social Work and Occupational Therapy; we are adapting to work much more closely with the community and support people near to where they live; we have developed a new career progression framework to encourage staff ambition and development; finally, to establish the conditions to deliver outstanding practice, we have reduced the numbers that managers supervise and the caseloads the team have, to allow for more contact with our residents.Initiated in 2019, our strength-based practice model, 'Better Lives', has been improving outcomes linked to independence, developing social connections, and improving areas that are important to the residents we support. Now in 2021, we are looking to refresh our Better Lives Strategy - Our Ambition | Buckinghamshire Council (buckscc.gov.uk) and develop our aspirations further.About usIn April 2020 Buckinghamshire Council became the UK's newest council. Meaning the residents of Buckinghamshire will be now be served by a single, unitary council. Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country.We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey.About the roleTo ensure the highest standards of service are provided to the residents of Buckinghamshire, Advanced Practitioners will ensure:Work in accordance with the Better Lives frameworkPromote and deliver goal-based support people to achieve greater independencePromote equality as an integral part of a role and treat everyone with fairness and dignityProvides a proactive personalised approach to the delivery of care and practiceRespond to people's needs in a timely mannerFocus on improving people's well-beingGive people greater choice and control over the care that they receiveTake account of people's risks and safety at all times, identifying mitigations to reduce that riskSupport people to achieve the outcomes that are most important to them using all available resources and taking responsibility for the public purseProvide personalised information and advice, safeguarding, assessment, support planning and review to individuals/families and their carersAbout youNaturally, you will be a great people person, familiar with working to a strength-based approach where you think outside of the box and enable people to prevent, reduce or delay the need for care. Bringing your in-depth knowledge of the latest legislation and statutory guidance, you'll work independently and with colleagues to support adults and their families. Persistence and an adaptable approach are needed in an outcome focused way with our partners such as health services, community sector, housing, care providers and other stakeholders.If you'd like to hear from some of our current social workers and social care staff, take a look at our careers social media pages Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, InstagramOther informationInterviews will take place Tuesday mornings and Thursday afternoons.Both full time and part time hours will be considered. Please specify in your application whether you are looking for a full-time or part-time position.It is a legal requirement that anyone working in a Care Quality Commission-registered care home in England must have two Covid-19 vaccine doses, unless they have a medical exemption. This legislation can be accessed in full via the following link: Making vaccination a condition of deployment in care homes: government response - GOV.UK. The only permitted reason for not having the vaccination is by having a Medical Exemption, you would get this from your GP or Consultant. You are required to provide evidence of vaccination or medical exemption prior to starting work at the Council in the form of a letter, which can be obtained online - Get your NHS Covid pass letter.As a service, we're proud of the way we have adapted as we make our way through the COVID-19 pandemic. The safety of our colleagues and residents remains at the forefront of what we do, and we have used technology where it has been appropriate to undertake some functions such as staying in touch with your clients, partners, and colleagues. We want to retain the benefits of working in this way, as well as continuing face-to-face where it is appropriate to do so. As a result of this, we would welcome applications from a wider geographical basis.You will be required to apply for a DBS at an enhanced level. Further information about the DSB Scheme can be found at GOV.UKBuckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adultsOur valuesWe have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.Having a diverse workforce that represents our residents across all levels of the organisations is something we can improve on. Promoting equality by recognising difference and the value it can bring to our organisation is an important part of our strength-based approach. We welcome applications from candidates who share our ethos and values around anti-discriminatory practice and strength in diversity.We recognise and reward youIn these challenging times, we must remain connected as a team. From day one, you'll be offered a 'buddy' who will be a friendly face to support you through your induction and new working world. The wellbeing of our colleagues is very important to us and we encourage you to take control of your work-life balance and adopt a flexible approach where possible.We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements.Benefits of working for Buckinghamshire:Competitive salary inclusive of Market Factor'Golden Hello' lump-sum payment of £2500 paid on successful completion of your probationary periodUp to 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) after more than 5 years' serviceAn attractive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)Relocation allowance up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)New Car Lease SchemeDevelopment opportunities in key areas of specific lead roles, giving you the opportunity to learn new skills and to develop your practiceTravel discounts with Arriva and Chiltern RailwaysAccess to our corporate health and wellbeing services offering free confidential advice on a wide range of issuesDiscounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops, discounted gym memberships and much more :
This role is a permanent part time role for 32 hours a week to be worked over a 7 day period Mon to Sun (shift pattern). In line with government legislation, all colleagues who work in a CQC registered care home or will need to attend such a setting as part of their role must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This role has been deemed in scope of this legislation and therefore to be considered for the role you must confirm on application you are fully vaccinated or will be fully vaccinated by November 11th 2021, or that you are exempt. Evidence of vaccination or exemption will be required as part of the pre-employment checks Essex County Council will undertake on you. About the Role The Advanced Skills Worker role is a rewarding role where you can really make a difference. The role is responsible for the effective practice in a residential home environment, providing support and guidance to adults and their families to ensure robust support through excellent adult social care practice. It is essential that a caring, safe and secure environment is created on a day to day basis alongside specialist expertise to enhance the opportunities to improve outcomes for people. This role is a senior position within Short Breaks Service for Adults with a learning and physical disability, you'll be working on-site regularly shift leading for 24 hour periods, you will work within a shift pattern. As an experienced and a professional practitioner, you will utilise your expertise in care planning and work directly with adults and colleagues to meet individual outcomes. You will also provide day to day practice guidance to other residential home staff and will formally supervise other residential workers and assistants as determined by the Homes manager. About Us With us, you can achieve more - for yourself as well as the vulnerable adults you work to support. We encourage our teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done. Bring your positive, proactive attitude, and we'll empower you to make the most of your experience as an Advanced Skills Worker within Essex County Council (ECC) Adult Social Care services. About You Candidate must have extensive experience within the care setting and have experience as a Team Leader or Senior Staff member. We are seeking people who are committed to enabling people with a Learning disability and/or autism to live meaningful lives. You will be an experienced and professional practitioner who clearly evidences their support of adults by working collaboratively with them to establish a positive working relationship. You know that if people's interventions are based on their strengths, hopes and dreams that they will thrive. This role will involve working a shift pattern, which includes weekends and some public holidays, as well as Sleep in duties. What we offer in return We'll support you to be to your best, with the resources, training and development to empower you. With flexible working options and other lifestyle benefits, we'll enable you to make the most of your life outside work, too. Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here. Apply now at If you have any questions about the role, or working with us, please e-mail Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on https://working-here/pay-reward/ Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
This role is a permanent part time role for 32 hours a week to be worked over a 7 day period Mon to Sun (shift pattern). In line with government legislation, all colleagues who work in a CQC registered care home or will need to attend such a setting as part of their role must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This role has been deemed in scope of this legislation and therefore to be considered for the role you must confirm on application you are fully vaccinated or will be fully vaccinated by November 11th 2021, or that you are exempt. Evidence of vaccination or exemption will be required as part of the pre-employment checks Essex County Council will undertake on you. About the Role The Advanced Skills Worker role is a rewarding role where you can really make a difference. The role is responsible for the effective practice in a residential home environment, providing support and guidance to adults and their families to ensure robust support through excellent adult social care practice. It is essential that a caring, safe and secure environment is created on a day to day basis alongside specialist expertise to enhance the opportunities to improve outcomes for people. This role is a senior position within Short Breaks Service for Adults with a learning and physical disability, you'll be working on-site regularly shift leading for 24 hour periods, you will work within a shift pattern. As an experienced and a professional practitioner, you will utilise your expertise in care planning and work directly with adults and colleagues to meet individual outcomes. You will also provide day to day practice guidance to other residential home staff and will formally supervise other residential workers and assistants as determined by the Homes manager. About Us With us, you can achieve more - for yourself as well as the vulnerable adults you work to support. We encourage our teams to share their ideas and experience. We work together to get things done. Bring your positive, proactive attitude, and we'll empower you to make the most of your experience as an Advanced Skills Worker within Essex County Council (ECC) Adult Social Care services. About You Candidate must have extensive experience within the care setting and have experience as a Team Leader or Senior Staff member. We are seeking people who are committed to enabling people with a Learning disability and/or autism to live meaningful lives. You will be an experienced and professional practitioner who clearly evidences their support of adults by working collaboratively with them to establish a positive working relationship. You know that if people's interventions are based on their strengths, hopes and dreams that they will thrive. This role will involve working a shift pattern, which includes weekends and some public holidays, as well as Sleep in duties. What we offer in return We'll support you to be to your best, with the resources, training and development to empower you. With flexible working options and other lifestyle benefits, we'll enable you to make the most of your life outside work, too. Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here. Apply now at If you have any questions about the role, or working with us, please e-mail Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on https://working-here/pay-reward/ Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success.
Social Work in Cornwall 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 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. 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. We actively encourage and enable our practioners 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. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offers 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. Working in Cornwall's Children and Families Services 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 About you 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. What we can offer you In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning A generous relocation package Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE 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 24 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. Sponsorship for eligible overseas social work applicants A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. 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. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. More information about our social work careers is available here . More information about working for Cornwall Council is available here . 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. Whilst the location/work-base for this role has been specified, the current Government guidance around social distancing and our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.
Dec 01, 2021
Full time
Social Work in Cornwall 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 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. 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. We actively encourage and enable our practioners 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. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offers 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. Working in Cornwall's Children and Families Services 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 About you 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. What we can offer you In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning A generous relocation package Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE 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 24 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. Sponsorship for eligible overseas social work applicants A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. 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. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. More information about our social work careers is available here . More information about working for Cornwall Council is available here . 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. Whilst the location/work-base for this role has been specified, the current Government guidance around social distancing and our evolving ways of working means that the role may require you to also work remotely (e.g. from home/other locations). We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.