Connected Carers Social Worker (Children & Families)

Durham County Council; North East; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional local government council in North East England seeks an experienced social worker to join their Connected Carers team. This role involves assessing new carers, providing supervision, and supporting existing carers to ensure children are brought up in trusting environments. Candidates should have completed their ASYE, possess excellent communication skills, and experience with families. The council offers a competitive rewards package along with flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Must have completed the ASYE and have experience working with children, young people, and families.
• Experience in analysis, assessment, and building respectful partnerships is required.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess new Connected Carers and offer supervision to existing ones.
• Discuss training opportunities for Connected Carers.
• Utilize evidence-based assessment and analysis in practice.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Assessment and analysis

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

A regional local government council in North East England seeks an experienced social worker to join their Connected Carers team. This role involves assessing new carers, providing supervision, and supporting existing carers to ensure children are brought up in trusting environments. Candidates should have completed their ASYE, possess excellent communication skills, and experience with families. The council offers a competitive rewards package along with flexible working arrangements.