Enhanced Social Worker - Children in Care

Children's Social Work Matters; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein engagiertes Team sucht einen Enhanced Social Worker, der bereit ist, positive Veränderungen im Leben von Kindern und jungen Menschen in Wakefield zu bewirken. In dieser Rolle werden Sie Teil eines unterstützenden Umfelds, das auf hohe Standards und kontinuierliche Weiterbildung setzt. Sie werden mit erfahrenen Fachleuten zusammenarbeiten und erhalten die nötige Unterstützung, um Ihre Fähigkeiten weiterzuentwickeln. Diese Position bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, in einem erfüllenden Bereich zu arbeiten, in dem Ihre Entscheidungen und Ihr Einfluss einen echten Unterschied machen können.

Benefits

Zugang zu hochwertiger Weiterbildung

Unterstützung für das Wohlbefinden der Mitarbeiter

Rabatt auf öffentliche Verkehrsmittel

Teilnahme am lokalen Pensionssystem

Qualifications

• Mindestens 3 Jahre Berufserfahrung in der Sozialarbeit.
• Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Kindern und Familien.

Responsibilities

• Erreichen positiver Ergebnisse für Kinder und junge Menschen.
• Arbeiten innerhalb eines gut unterstützten Teams.

Skills

Beziehungsaufbau

Berichtswesen

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Education

BA oder MA in Sozialarbeit

Diplom in Sozialarbeit

Job description

Enhanced Social Worker - Children in Care

Location: Wakefield

Why work in Wakefield? Discover some reasons to love it...

We are seeking an Enhanced Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team. Join us to work alongside some of the best practitioners and leaders in the field.

About us

Our Children in Care Service supports children and young people in care by ensuring robust planning and reviews to help them reach their full potential.

Working with children and families is both challenging and rewarding. Your decisions and influence can significantly change lives. You will receive excellent management support in your role.

How we will support you

We will support your practice and decision-making to ensure you never feel alone. Our culture of high support and high challenge offers relevant training and learning opportunities, fostering great practice and peer learning.

What will be expected from me?

You will play a key role in achieving positive outcomes for children and young people in Wakefield. You will work within a small, well-supported team led by engaging and supportive management committed to making a difference.

What can I expect?

• Competitive salary (details in the job specification)
• Full-time position of 37 hours per week with flexible working options

Why Wakefield Council?

• Access to high-quality training to advance your career
• Support for staff wellbeing, work/life balance, and resilient social work practice, including wellbeing coaching, support for carers, and fostering a sense of belonging
• Discounted public transport options (Arriva Bus, Northern Trains, MetroCard)
• Participation in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Qualifications required: BA or MA in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or equivalent, recognized by the Central Council for Education & Training in Social Work
• Registration with Social Work England
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in frontline social work
• Experience working with children and families as a qualified social worker
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and partner agencies
• Ability to produce high-quality reports and assessments and analyze information effectively
• Practice Educator Level 1 qualification or willingness to work towards it