Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Social Worker - Level 1 (NIPE) – Children’s Services

Norfolk County Council; England; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein etabliertes Unternehmen im Bereich soziale Dienste sucht leidenschaftliche Sozialarbeiter, die bereit sind, ihre Karriere in einem unterstützenden Umfeld zu starten. Mit einem klaren Fokus auf die Entwicklung neuer Talente bietet diese Position die Möglichkeit, von erfahrenen Fachleuten zu lernen und an einem Programm teilzunehmen, das auf die Bedürfnisse der Gemeinschaft eingeht. Die Rolle umfasst die Arbeit mit einem reduzierten Fallaufkommen, um eine solide Grundlage zu schaffen, während Sie gleichzeitig die Möglichkeit haben, Ihre Fähigkeiten weiterzuentwickeln. Wenn Sie eine Karriere in der sozialen Arbeit anstreben und einen positiven Einfluss auf das Leben von Kindern haben möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Unterstützung bei der beruflichen Entwicklung

Mentoring durch erfahrene Fachkräfte

Flexibles Arbeitsumfeld

Zugang zu Schulungen und Weiterbildungen

Qualifications

• Abgeschlossenes Studium in Sozialer Arbeit oder gleichwertige Qualifikation.
• Bereitschaft zur kontinuierlichen beruflichen Entwicklung.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung von Kindern und Familien durch effektive Sozialarbeit.
• Zusammenarbeit mit erfahrenen Sozialarbeitern zur Fallbearbeitung.

Skills

Soziale Arbeit

Reflexive Supervision

Teamarbeit

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Education

Bachelor in Sozialer Arbeit

Job description

Job Description

Permanent contracts (pending successful completion of ASYE) | Starting salary £36,124 per annum (Scale I) | up to 37 hours per week | Norfolk

Starting your Social Work career - Join Norfolk Institute for Practice Excellence (NIPE) for a supported start.

You may have just finished or are still completing your Social Work course, or you may have completed your qualification some time ago but never worked in a statutory social work role. Norfolk Children's Services are recruiting those who have not yet completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) into our highly successful NIPE programme of support.

To Support You To Make The Best Start In Your Career As a Social Worker In Norfolk Children’s Services We Offer The Following Enhanced Level Of Support Alongside The National ASYE Programme Through Our NIPE:

• A reduced caseload that builds over the year in terms of case numbers and complexity, helping you gain a good foundation and range of skills.
• A dedicated Practice Consultant, an experienced senior Social Worker, to support you with reflective supervision, learning groups, and tailored 1-1 support throughout your first two years, as well as your Team Manager.
• The opportunity to learn from more experienced social workers in your team through group supervision and co-working more complex cases.
• Protected development time and training during your ASYE, along with our Teaching Partnership with the University of East Anglia, allowing you to build modules towards a fully funded optional MA in Advanced Social Work.
• You can also join us as a Social Work Assistant before being registered with Social Work England to gain experience and paid employment.
• Continued support through the second year of practice tailored to your needs.
• A regionally competitive starting salary of £36,124, with progression to Level 2 and an increased salary to £38,626 at the end of your ASYE.

We are proud of our social workers and our commitment to supporting newly qualified social workers. We have a proven track record of investing in newly qualified workers and are dedicated to helping you become the best social worker possible.

We expect a lot from you, but in return, you can expect a lot from us. We want those who complete our programme to stay with us, continue developing, and provide high-quality services to children in Norfolk.

Young people are central to our practice at Norfolk County Council. They have established key principles for their ideal worker to help them flourish. Please read these requirements carefully and apply only if you can fully commit to them.

For an informal discussion about our programme, contact NIPE Team Manager Ruth Pilch at [e-mail].

There couldn’t be a better time to join Children’s Services at Norfolk County Council. Ofsted inspected our children’s services in November 2022, publishing their report in January 2023. We are rated Good in all areas, following significant improvements, and the report recognized our transformation of children’s services.

Key Highlights from the Latest Ofsted Report

• Personal advisers and social workers have manageable caseloads that enable them to build enduring and effective relationships with young people, supporting their transition into adulthood.
• Empowerment to be tenacious and creative in using various tools and frameworks to help children through significant and traumatic experiences.
• Strength in relationship-based partnership working, with an innovative system-wide approach and diverse multi-agency support focused on resilience and meeting needs quickly and at the lowest level.
• Strong leadership from the Director of Children's Services, Sara Tough, who champions the needs of children and young people, supported by a dedicated senior management team providing strategic direction.

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Please note: You will be required to travel as part of your role. A current UK driving licence and vehicle are essential. If you hold a provisional licence but haven't passed your test, you may still apply. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and if successful, offered a conditional start date to pass their driving test. The start date can be delayed up to six months, but if the test isn’t passed within that period, the offer will be withdrawn.

Further information about the vacancy can be found through the following links:

• Job Description And Person Specification
• Reward and Benefits
• Recruitment Information for Candidates – Norfolk County Council

About Us

Norfolk offers miles of coastline, the unique Broads, thriving towns, and a city rich in culture. Our economy is growing, driven by sectors like energy and food, with ambitious plans for housing and educational development. Norfolk is a great place to live, work, and visit, providing an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow, and innovate.

As the main local authority for Norfolk, we serve over 850,000 residents and lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for strategic services across the county.

We deliver high-quality services by involving service users in shaping them and by promoting efficiency and innovation. We collaborate with local businesses, voluntary organizations, and other local authorities to provide excellent services.