Children's Social Worker

NORTH EAST LINCOLNSHIRE COUNCIL; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives in a vibrant community. As a Social Worker, you'll be part of a supportive team focused on delivering high-quality services to children and families. With opportunities for real career progression, compassionate leadership, and a commitment to empowering families, this role offers a rewarding experience in a beautiful location. Enjoy competitive salaries, generous leave entitlements, and a relocation scheme for those moving to the area. If you're passionate about social work and want to make a lasting difference, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Up to 40 days leave entitlement

Local government pension

Essential Car User Allowance

Relocation and travel scheme worth up to £8,000

Regular individual and reflective case supervision

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Workers with a passion for making a difference.
• Experience in child welfare and community engagement is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work practice to improve children's lives.
• Collaborate with teams in various children's services areas.

Skills

Social Work

Child Welfare

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Love, compassion and trust - putting our children at the heart of what we do.

Calling all inspirational Social Workers, passionate about your practice?

Be the difference, make the change.

We’re different in North East Lincolnshire. We have a strong sense of community and a drive to make life better. Your earnings go further here with some of the best value house prices in the country, short commutes and great schools. With beautiful landscapes, stunning beaches and a spectacular natural coastline, you’ll find your space in North East Lincolnshire. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk) #FindYourSpace

Calling All Qualified Social Workers

As part of our team, not only can you expect real progression opportunities for your career, you will be supported with compassionate, relational leadership to help you thrive and feel safe in your practice.

As a Social Worker in North East Lincolnshire Council’s Children’s Services, you will work as part of a team to provide high quality Social Work practice to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.

Social Work practice is highly valued and supported by skilled, knowledgeable and caring leaders and managers.

You will be joining a service that is built on pride and passion, who have high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive and be the best they can be.

If you are an enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate Social Worker who wants to make a lifelong difference to children’s lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you.

We have vacancies across our services in Children's Assessment Safeguarding Service, Children in Care, Emergency Duty Teams and Integrated Front Door Teams.

Please clearly state the teams you are interested in on your application form.

Our Offer

Salary range: Up to £47,754 (depending on experience) PLUS Essential Car User Allowance. Social Workers from out of the area will also have access to a relocation and travel from home scheme worth up to £8,000.

What else can you expect?

1. Real progression opportunities within Social Work practice – North East Lincolnshire Council operate through grades for Social Workers to Advanced Social Worker level
2. Regular individual and reflective case supervision
3. A relational approach in all aspects of practice
4. Accessible and proactive management that creates the conditions for social workers to flourish and make a real difference to people’s lives
5. A highly supportive team and working environment

Your Benefits

As part of your RewardNEL package, not only will you enjoy a competitive salary, up to 40 days leave entitlement* (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension, you will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.