Children's Social Worker (Child Protection & Children in Care)

Derbyshire County Council; Derby; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives. This role offers a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. As a qualified social worker, you will be part of a supportive team, working with diverse cases to ensure the well-being of children and families. With a recent 'Good' rating from OFSTED, the council values its employees and provides competitive salaries, training worth over £5000, and a range of benefits. Make a difference in your community while advancing your career in a respected organization.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi time with additional leave

Leisure centre discounts

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

In-house counselling services

Physiotherapy sessions

Discounts via Derbyshire Rewards

Qualifications

• Passionate and driven qualified social workers needed.
• Experience in child protection and working with families.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower children and families across Derbyshire.
• Manage achievable case loads with excellent supervision.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Communication Skills

Empathy

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Post Graduate Certificate in Systemic Training

Job description

Join to apply for the Children's Social Worker (Child Protection & Children in Care) role at Derbyshire County Council

Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be.

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Derbyshire is a large authority divided into six localities: Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Erewash, High Peak (Buxton, Glossop, New Mills, and Matlock), Bolsover, North-East, and South Derbyshire. Alongside our Locality teams, we have a countywide Children with Disabilities Service.

Social workers are very positive about working for Derbyshire. Senior leaders have established a positive organisational culture, evident across the whole workforce. Workers feel respected and valued by leaders. - OFSTED

We’re proud to say that our Children’s Services have received a ‘Good’ rating in our most recent OFSTED inspection. We’re looking for passionate and driven qualified social workers to contribute to the well-being of children and families across Derbyshire.

More exciting news - we've revamped our payment packages to attract and retain top talent like you. Successful candidates will enjoy competitive salaries, ensuring that their hard work is both rewarding and fulfilling.

Salary bands include:

• Grade 9 - £37,253 pro rata (Basic: £33,253 + Market: £4,000)
• Grade 10 - £37,324 - £40,527 pro rata (Basic: £34,324 - £37,529 + Market: £3,000)
• Grade 11 - £40,629 - £43,928 pro rata (Basic: £38,629 - £41,928 + Market: £2,000)

What can you expect from us? We offer:

• Achievable case loads
• Accelerated pay progression
• Training and development worth over £5000
• Systemic training equivalent to a Post Graduate Certificate
• Excellent supervision and support
• Career progression opportunities
• Diverse cases for a rewarding career
• Reimbursement of DBS and Social Work England registration fees

Rewards and benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi time with up to 2 additional days of leave per month
• Discounts via Derbyshire Rewards
• Generous annual leave and flexi scheme
• Travel expenses
• Leisure centre discounts
• Free parking at most sites
• In-house counselling and Occupational Health services
• Physiotherapy sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Inclusive Employee Networks

Make a positive difference in children and families’ lives — join Derbyshire County Council today!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Government Administration