Peripatetic Social Worker

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Beverley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as a Peripatetic Social Worker, where you'll provide high-quality services across teams for children and families. This dynamic role offers the chance to adapt quickly in various settings, gaining valuable experience and professional growth with a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Ability to drive and travel across locations.
• Passionate about social work practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work services across various teams.
• Ensure continuity of help and protection for children.
• Collaborate with team managers for effective service delivery.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

Adaptability

Education

Social Work qualification

ASYE completed

Job description

The job itself

Are you an experienced social worker looking for a unique and dynamic role? Do you thrive on variety and the opportunity to gain a wide range of social work experience? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! We are looking for three dedicated and adaptable social workers to join our team in permanent peripatetic roles. This is an ideal opportunity for social workers seeking a change, those who want to gain experience in other areas of social work practice, and those who have been agency social workers who are used to working across different teams but would like the security of a permanent social work role with the additional employment benefits this brings.

About Us

At East Riding, we are committed to creating and sustaining the conditions for outstanding social work and leadership to flourish. As a 'good' Local Authority, we believe in pushing boundaries and delivering excellence for children and families. Our innovative approach includes offering unique roles that provide our social workers with diverse experiences and opportunities for professional growth.

The Role

As a Peripatetic Social Worker, you will move between different social work teams to cover temporary vacancies created by maternity leave, sickness, or other absences. We are seeking individuals who have completed their ASYE and who can hit the ground running and make an immediate impact.

There will be a team of 5 peripatetic social workers initially. Your day-to-day supervision will be provided by responsible team manager in the team where you are placed, however the Academy Manager will maintain oversight of the peripatetic team, co-ordinating team placements and providing additional wellbeing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality social work services across various social work teams (based in Beverley, Goole, Bridlington and Anlaby), adapting quickly to new environments and challenges.
• Cover temporary vacancies in different teams, ensuring continuity of help and protection for children and families.
• Collaborate with team managers and colleagues to ensure seamless transitions and effective service delivery.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to work across multiple teams, gaining a wide range of experiences and skills. Gain a broad and deep understanding of different social work practices and approaches within our Local Authority.
• If you want to stay with a team where you have been placed, the potential to convert to a permanent role within the team you if a suitable vacancy arises.

• A dynamic and supportive work environment committed to professional growth and excellence.
• Opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of children and families in East Riding.
• A collaborative team culture that values innovation, continuous improvement, and high standards of practice.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.

About You

• You will need to be social work qualified (registered with Social Work England) and have completed your ASYE.
• Demonstrable ability to adapt quickly to new teams and environments.
• Ability to drive, have access to your own vehicle, and be able to travel across the East Riding footprint.
• Passionate about promoting excellent social work practice and a proved track record of delivery high-quality social work services.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality social work services.

If you are an energetic, adaptable social worker with a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Join us in our mission to provide excellent social work to our children and families in the East Riding.