Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Safeguarding

North East Lincolnshire Council; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Grimsby seeks an enthusiastic Social Worker to join their Children's Assessment Safeguarding Service. You will provide essential support to children and families, identify risks, and ensure a nurturing environment. The position offers a competitive salary from £36,363 to £46,142, with opportunities for relocation assistance. Applicants must have a Social Work qualification and be committed to making a difference.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 40 days leave entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Training and development programs

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must have a qualification in Social Work.
• Experience in children's services is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted support and interventions for children and families.
• Identify emerging needs and reduce risks for young people.
• Create a safer and more supportive environment for children.

Skills

Social Work experience

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Qualification in Social Work

Job description

Communities that matter and places that belong

A workplace that champions every single voice

Make the change, be the difference to our children, our future.

We’re looking for inspirational social workers like you to help us put children and families at the heart of everything we do.

Your unique experience, knowledge and skills could be making a positive difference to children and families in North East Lincolnshire.

Now is an exciting time to join us. We’re changing lives, we’re rated Good by Ofsted, and we’re the fastest transforming children’s services team in the country.

Our sense of community is something you won’t find anywhere else and there’s a real buzz around the potential to collectively shape our future for generations to come.

You will be joining a service that is built on pride and passion, who have high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive and be the best they can be.

If you are an enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate Social Worker who wants to make a lifelong difference to children’s lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you.

About Our Team

Children’s Assessment Safeguarding Service

As a social worker within the Children’s Assessment Safeguarding Service, you will collaborate with partners to provide targeted support and interventions for children and families.

Your role will be vital in ensuring that young people receive the guidance and support they need. By identifying emerging needs and reducing risks, you will help create a safer and more supportive environment for children and adolescents.

For more information, please refer to the role profile or email:

Emily Scott - Service Lead - [e-mail] or find out more about us here!

Our Offer

Salary from ASYE level £36,363 up to £46,142 (depending on experience) PLUS Essential Car User Allowance.

Social Workers from out of the area will also have access to a relocation and travel from home scheme worth up to £8,000.

Please note: at this time, we are only accepting applications for qualified Social Workers as well as those looking to undertake their ASYE year.

If you are interested in learning about pathways in to Social Care check out Social worker | Explore careers | National Careers Service for more information.

In order to fully comply with Safer Recruitment guidelines, if you are successful with your application, you must meet the below criteria and be able to provide:

• At least one reference must be from your current or most recent employment, placement or work experience (if you are an agency worker at NELC, please provide your agency as a reference).
• You must provide a professional/company email address (we cannot accept personal email addresses).
• References must cover the last 3 years, any reasons for gaps should be detailed in your enhanced reference form. Your references will only be requested if you are offered and have accepted a position.

What else can you expect?

• Real progression opportunities within Social Work practice – North East Lincolnshire Council operate through grades for Social Workers to Advanced Social Worker level.
• Regular individual and reflective case supervision.
• A relational approach in all aspects of practice.
• Accessible and proactive management that creates the conditions for social workers to flourish and make a real difference to people’s lives.
• A highly supportive team and working environment.

Your Benefits

As part of your RewardNEL package, not only will you enjoy a competitive salary, up to 40 days leave entitlement* (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension, you will also have access to our exclusive RewardNEL platform.

This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, discounted car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.

NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.

*Leave subject to length of service

About North East Lincolnshire Council

Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk) #FindYourSpace

Get to know us better Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline.

North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer, where equality and diversity is recognised, celebrated, and embodied throughout the organisation, becoming a workforce that represents all.

North East Lincolnshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. For any posts that will involve access to children, young people and adults at risk, the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check where appropriate.

At North East Lincolnshire Council, we know that together, we can be stronger.