Cared For Children & Young People Team Social Worker - WMF3141e

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible hours

Manageable caseloads

Supervision

Career progression

Social Work Academy

Pension scheme

Annual leave perks

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain in South Lakes seeks two permanent Social Workers to build secure, lasting relationships with children in care, care leavers and asylum seekers. You will plan support with partner agencies and work within the Together in Practice Framework, prioritising strong relationships and safeguarding.

The role requires an enhanced DBS with barred list checks and Social Work England registration, with hybrid working and flexible start/finish times to support manageable

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced DBS with Children's and Adults Barred List check.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Build secure relationships with children, young people, families and professionals.
• Plan support and opportunities to help children thrive and reach potential.
• Work with children in care, care leavers and asylum seekers to support stability.
• Practise in line with the Together in Practice Framework, prioritising relationships.

Skills

Child-centred practice

Reflective practice

Safeguarding

Collaborative working

Relationship-based practice

Education

Qualified social worker

Job description

This is a Social Worker post in the Cared For Children and Young People Team in South Lakes, with two permanent posts. The work centres on forming secure, lasting relationships with children in care, young people leaving care and children seeking asylum, and planning their support with partner agencies. The team works to the Together in Practice Framework and offers hybrid working, flexible start and finish times and protected caseloads. Applicants need to be qualified social workers, and the role requires an enhanced DBS check with a barred list check.

What the job involves

• Build secure relationships with children, young people, families and professionals
• Work with children in care, care leavers and children seeking asylum to help them achieve stability and reach their potential
• Plan support, care and opportunities so that children get what they need to thrive
• Work creatively with children, families and partners to bring about positive change
• Practise in line with the Together in Practice Framework, with relationships at the centre
• Safeguard and promote children's welfare

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker

Registration & licences

• Social Work England registration

Skills & knowledge

• Child-centred, reflective practice
• Creative, confident problem-solving
• Understanding of safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
• Collaborative working and commitment to learning
• Commitment to relationship-based practice

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS with Children's and Adults Barred List check
• Not barred from regulated activity with adults and children

What’s offered

• Hybrid working and flexible start and finish times
• Manageable, protected caseloads
• High-quality supervision focused on support and reflection
• Access to a stable management team and senior leaders
• Social Work Academy and structured career progression
• Social Work England registration fee paid by the council
• Competitive pension scheme
• Enhanced annual leave and staff perks and discounts