Peripatetic Social Worker

North East Jobs; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's services is seeking Peripatetic Social Workers to enhance support across various teams. The position offers competitive pay, significant training opportunities, and a flexible working environment designed to foster development and a positive impact on children's welfare.

Benefits

Up to 31 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working model

Free onsite parking

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Experienced Social Workers required who can work flexibly.
• Knowledge of Signs of Safety model is desirable but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Work across multiple service areas within Children's Services.
• Support peaks in demand with a designated caseload.
• Collaborate in a nurturing environment supported by senior management.

Skills

Experience in Children's Statutory Safeguarding Services

Flexibility

Collaboration

Job description

Peripatetic Social Worker

Grade 8: £40,476 - £45,718 per annum, plus a 2% recruitment and retention allowance and £1239 essential car user payment.

Do you have experience in Children's Statutory Safeguarding Services? Are you ingenious and innovative in your practice? Are you committed to achieving the very best for children and families?

Together for Children is seeking to recruit Peripatetic Social Workers to work across three service areas within Children's Services – ICRT, Assessment, and Locality Teams. Successful candidates will be deployed to work across these teams to support peaks in demand, with assignments lasting several months as you carry a caseload. We are looking for experienced Social Workers who can work flexibly and welcome the challenge of working in different teams as required.

Our offer:

• You will join a small social work team with high support and guidance from a Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.
• We promote a nurturing, learning environment with high support and high challenge, supported by a visible senior management team.
• We have adopted the Signs of Safety model of practice, which is embedded across all areas of practice. Applications are welcomed from those with and without prior knowledge of Signs of Safety, as we provide extensive training and support through our dedicated Signs of Safety team.
• We invest in workforce development, offering training in Trauma Informed Practice, Safe & Together, and other initiatives like our edge of care team ‘WEAR Together’ and support services for children who have experienced neglect and abuse.

We offer:

• An attractive and competitive salary
• Up to 31 days of annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements and an agile working policy
• A hybrid working model, balancing face-to-face support with remote work
• Free onsite parking
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme & local authority benefits
• A flexi scheme
• An excellent health and wellbeing programme

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other relevant pre-employment checks.

We work collaboratively with established employee networks such as:

• Accessibility Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Racial Equality Network
• Armed Forces Network

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. If you have a disability, please contact our Accessibility Network Chair at [e-mail] for support during the recruitment process and in the workplace.