Casual Out of Hours Extended Practitioner

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Scunthorpe is seeking a Casual Out of Hours Extended Practitioner. This role involves supporting vulnerable children and families during extended shifts. The ideal candidate is a qualified social worker with relevant experience, committed to safeguarding. The position offers flexible working arrangements, in-house training, and other benefits like staff discounts and annual leave.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Annual leave

Access to pensions

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free car parking

Eye test and glasses reimbursements

Qualifications

• Must have relevant experience in social work.
• Understanding and empathy towards vulnerable children and young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support covering of extended hours shifts.
• Contribute to a supportive environment for children and families.
• Participate in in-house training and professional development.

Skills

Qualified social worker

Understanding of issues facing vulnerable children

Commitment to safeguarding

Job description

Casual Out of Hours Extended Practitioner

Salary: Grade 11 £26.62 per hour, plus 12.07% in lieu of annual leave

Location Church Square House, Scunthorpe

Hours: casual

DBS: Yes Enhanced with Barred List Check

This is a Casual, Casual vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 GMT.

The Vacancy

Join Our Outstanding Front Door Team in North Lincolnshire! Are you passionate about making a difference for children and families? We have an exciting opportunity for a casual Extended Hours Practitioner. To support in the covering of extended hours shifts.

At North Lincolnshire Council, our One Family Approach puts children and families at the heart of everything we do. Ofsted praised our commitment to children, highlighting our exemplary culture and consistently high standards of practice.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a lively, connected, and supportive team
Work in a culture that values relationships and promotes children's sense of being loved and cared for
Benefit from agile and flexible working arrangements
Access in-house training and continuous professional development
Thrive in a workplace built on enthusiasm, professionalism, and excellence

What We’re Looking For:

A qualified social worker with relevant experience
Strong understanding of issues facing vulnerable children and young people
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare

For more information, contact Lauren Wingate 01796500. Please refer to the job description and employee specification when completing your application to ensure you meet the essential criteria. Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this position.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

The Council

We are collectively organised around the people and place of Northshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values – equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility – in all that we do.

The Benefits

• Staff discounts
• Annual leave
• Access to pensions
• Salary sacrifice
• schemes
• Free car parking
• Eye test and glasses reimbursements