Social Worker

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking motivated Social Workers for its Initial Response Service, rated Good by Ofsted. Ideal candidates will be committed to positive child outcomes, team collaboration, and possess skills in assessments and child protection. The role offers excellent support, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to children's welfare.

Benefits

Generous annual leave and Bank Holidays

Flexible working options

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Home electronics scheme

Vehicle leasing scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Child and Family Assessments.
• Commitment to working with children and families.
• Ability to work in a relational and restorative way.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments.
• Conduct Child Protection Enquiries.
• Provide short term support to children in need.

Skills

Teamwork

Child-Centred Approach

Relational Practice

Job description

As we approach our fifth year of embedding a relational and restorative practice culture across our service, we are looking for motivated, child-centred social workers to join our skilled and passionate workforce. If you want to join a service which is rated Good in all areas, and is committed to working with families, rather than doing to them, then Newcastle is the place for you.



The Role

We are looking for Social Workers to work within our Initial Response Service. We are looking to recruit Social Workers who are committed to providing the best outcomes for the children in our city. You will work within the Initial Response Service where children are first referred to Childrens Social Care, you will undertake Child and Family Assessments, Child Protection Enquiries as well as provide some short term support to children in need.





Who we are looking for?

We are passionate about achieving the best outcomes for the children in our city, and you should be too. We are looking for Social Workers who are committed to working with children, young people, and their families in a relational and restorative way.



We are lucky enough to have most of our teams based in one office, meaning that working relationships are strong and we pride ourselves on our ability to work together in the best interests of children and families. So, we are looking for team players who want to work in an environment that prioritises relationships and champions social work values.



Why Newcastle Children’s Social Care?

In February 2022 Newcastle Children’s Social Care was rated as GOOD across all areas by Ofsted.

“Social workers are positive about working for Newcastle. They feel well supported through their induction and speak of supportive and available managers.”



OFSTED have also recently visited the Initial Response Service to complete a focussed visit, they said – “Children and families in Newcastle receive effective responses when referred to the social care front door. Children in need of help and protection receive a response that is timely and proportionate and improves their situation. The front door workforce is highly skilled and knowledgeable. Children’s lived experiences are well considered, leading to informed and effective interventions.”



Through our innovative work as part of the DFE’s Strengthening Families Protecting Children programme we have implemented the Family Valued approach across our service and city to transform how we work with children, families and partners. Family Valued is a relational and restorative approach to services, focussing on strength and values. If you want to continue to develop and grow your skillset now is the time to join us!



As an enthusiastic team player, you will benefit from a dedicated and supportive workplace culture where we will support you to succeed. Our social workers tell us “Newcastle is such a good authority to work for” where “our shared vision and values are really rooted in our practice” (feedback from staff members).

You can hear more about what it is like to work at Newcastle and read our working principles, as well as hear first-hand from our social workers atwww.newcastle.gov.uk/csc.



We will encourage you to be creative and progress your career making social work at Newcastle a profession that is yours to own. In addition, you will receive:



• A dedicated 5-day induction



• Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually



• A range of flexible working options



• A generous Flexi Scheme



• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support



• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme



• Access to a home electronics scheme and vehicle leasing scheme



You can hear more about what it is like to work at Newcastle and read our working principles atwww.newcastle.gov.uk/csc.Or you can contact Laura Pallister , Service Manager, Initial Response Service on 0191 2772531 [e-mail]





We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.



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