Experienced Children's Social Worker - Children in Care

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits talented individuals to join the Children in Care workforce at a forward-thinking council. This role as a Social Worker is pivotal in shaping brighter futures for children and families facing challenges. You will be an advocate for change, ensuring children receive the support they need to thrive in loving homes. With a dedicated management team behind you, your work will make a profound difference in the lives of those who need it most. Enjoy a supportive and rewarding work culture that values diversity and innovation, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to impact lives positively.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous pension scheme

Great leave entitlement

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Professional Social Work Qualification and registered with Social Work England.
• Direct experience in a childcare setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support children in care to ensure their happiness and well-being.
• Advocate for children and help them prepare for adulthood.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Direct experience working with children

Ability to support multi-agency working relationships

Education

Professional Social Work Qualification

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Experienced Children's Social Worker - Children in Care

Contract Type: Permanent

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Working hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Location: Loxley House, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

Salary: Starting Salary is £44,711 (Level one) rising to £47,754 (Level Four) per annum (pro rata for part-time) and a welcome bonus of £3,250.

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our Children in Care workforce. Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits, including competitive pay, great leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme. We strive to create an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

About the Role

As a Children in Care Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in shaping brighter futures. You will help children and families navigate the challenges they face and provide them with the opportunities they deserve. You’ll become an advocate for change, and together we'll make a profound difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Working in Children in Care provides a fantastic opportunity to support children throughout their time in care. With the support of a dedicated management team, you will support children to be happy, healthy, and achieve their best in loving and supportive homes. You will work to ensure that children’s plans are progressed and will work to achieve permanency for all children. You will also support children as they prepare for adulthood, ensuring that they have good plans in place and the right skills to take that all-important step into adulthood.

What makes us a great place to work?

We're committed to a culture that's both supportive and rewarding, where every day brings new and interesting challenges. You'll have the chance to work with a diverse group of colleagues, children, and families, each with their unique stories and needs, making your role as a Social Worker a life-changing experience.

The Children in Care Service has benefited from recent investment, and we are focused on improvements for both staff and the children we support. This is an exciting time to join the Children in Care service, as we continue to improve and grow.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Professional Social Work Qualification
• Registered with Social Work England
• Direct experience working with children in a childcare setting
• Possession of full driver's license and access to a vehicle
• Excellent communication skills to support internal and multi-agency working relationships

- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

Our diversity

Our Children, young people, and families come from all walks of life, and so do we! At Nottingham City, we promote inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We welcome applications from all cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs.

We’d love you to join our amazing team!

You can find the job description for this post here.

Closing Date: 31st January 2025

Interviews will be held: 4th February 2025