Social Worker

Warwickshire County Council; Radford Semele; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated professional to join their Social Care and Support Service. The role focuses on improving outcomes for adults through strength-based approaches. Candidates must be fluent in English and passionate about social care. A competitive salary of £36,363.00-£41,771.00 per annum is offered, along with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Agile working options

Qualifications

• Fluency in spoken English to provide advice to the public.
• Passionate about improving outcomes for adults.
• Dedicated and enthusiastic about social care.

Job description

At Warwickshire County Council (WCC), we are dedicated to building strong relationships and connections within our communities. Our focus is on maintaining independence and preventing issues through strength-based, community-led support approaches to maximise positive outcomes. Our work aligns with our broader County Council aim - to make Warwickshire the best it can be for everyone. This is a significant responsibility that can be challenging at times, but it drives our staff to succeed, develop, and achieve. If you are passionate, tenacious, courageous, and purposeful in your work, we want you to join us.

Overview

In Warwickshire, working with people is our passion. We always 'start with strengths' with our residents and our team. Our Social Care and Support Service is committed to maximising strengths to enable adults to achieve their desired outcomes, meet their needs, and improve or maintain their wellbeing. We are looking for someone who shares our passion and is committed, enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate about improving outcomes for adults in Warwickshire.

We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We don’t want to keep you waiting so we will be starting the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for any updates on your application.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make. Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision; could you be one of them! At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

£36,363.00- £41,771.00 per annum. Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including staff discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme, coaching and counselling, agile working, flexible location base, generous holiday allowance with an additional annual leave purchase, manageable caseload, and good quality supervision and peer support.
• Continuous Professional Development opportunities delivered by our Service Development and Assurance Team, including Chartered Management Institute (CMI) apprenticeships for those considering management roles.
• Please refer to the recruitment pack link below for further details on the wide range of teams and employment opportunities within our Social Care and Support service.
• Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund
• The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.