Newly Qualified Social Worker: Impact in Local Communities

Westmorland and Furness Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmorland and Furness Council is recruiting a Newly Qualified Social Worker to join its area-based Children and Families Service in Kendal. The role focuses on supporting families within local communities and linking with partner agencies to ensure young people have a strong start in life.

The post offers placements in Support and Protect and Cared For Teams, handling assessments across Child in Need and Child Protection, with potential pre-proceedings or court involvement for escalation

Qualifications

• Newly qualified social worker within a Good-rated Children and Families Service.
• Clear career development opportunities within Support and Protect and Cared For Teams.

Responsibilities

• Support and Protect: complete assessments, work across Child in Need and Child Protection thresholds, and may engage in pre-proceedings or court work.
• Cared For: work with children and young people cared for by Westmorland & Furness Council.

Skills

Newly qualified social worker

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Westmorland and Furness Council is recruiting a Newly Qualified Social Worker to join its area-based Children and Families Service in Kendal. The role focuses on supporting families within local communities and linking with partner agencies to ensure young people have a strong start in life.

The post offers placements in Support and Protect and Cared For Teams, handling assessments across Child in Need and Child Protection, with potential pre-proceedings or court involvement for escalation