Social Worker - Supporting Independence Team

TN United Kingdom; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine innovative Behörde sucht einen engagierten Sozialarbeiter für das Supporting Independence Team in Chester. In dieser Rolle sind Sie verantwortlich für die Unterstützung von Kindern und Jugendlichen in Pflege, indem Sie hochwertige Pathway-Planung anbieten. Sie werden Teil eines dynamischen Teams, das sich für die Verbesserung der Lebensqualität von jungen Menschen einsetzt. Die Organisation fördert eine positive Teamkultur und bietet zahlreiche Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung sowie flexible Arbeitsarrangements. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, das Leben junger Menschen zu verbessern, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Benefits

Flexible Arbeitszeiten

Zugang zu Schulungen und beruflicher Entwicklung

Moderne Büros

Karrierefortschritt

Großzügiger Jahresurlaub

Hohe Qualität der Supervision

Kostenlose Parkmöglichkeiten

Zahlung der Registrierung bei Social Work England

Umzugskostenbeihilfe

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Kindern und Jugendlichen in Pflege.
• Fähigkeit zur Entwicklung positiver Beziehungen und effektiver Planung.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung von Kindern und Jugendlichen in der Übergangsphase ins Erwachsenenleben.
• Bereitstellung von hochwertiger Pathway-Planung zur Unterstützung.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Teamarbeit

Trauma-informierte Praxis

Education

Professionelle Sozialarbeitsqualifikation

Job description

Social Worker - Supporting Independence Team, Chester

Cheshire West and Chester Council is seeking a highly motivated, reflective, and experienced social worker to join the Supporting Independence Team (formerly Leaving Care Team) based at The Portal, Ellesmere Port. The successful candidate will be a strong team player with excellent communication skills and a commitment to collaborative working. A professional social work qualification is essential for this role.

Role Overview

The post holder will be an integral part of our Children’s Social Care Permanence Hub, demonstrating a commitment to children and young people in care by providing high-quality Pathway Planning to support their transition into adulthood. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the needs of children and young people in care, develop positive relationships, and evidence effective Care and Permanency Planning.

Our Values and Practice Approach

Cheshire West and Chester Council values teamwork, honesty, respect, innovation, value for money, and empowerment. Our practice model, 'Our Ways of Working,' is rooted in trauma-informed practice, with opportunities for bespoke training in trauma-informed approaches and motivational interviewing to ensure high-quality care and planning.

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Access to excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Modern, refurbished office environments
• Opportunities for career progression within the organization
• Generous annual leave and flexi-time options
• High-quality supervision and reflective practice frameworks
• Free parking at office locations
• Payment of Social Work England registration
• Relocation allowance in certain circumstances

Work Environment and Culture

We are committed to a healthy work-life balance and have developed a hybrid working model to enhance flexibility. Our leadership team is experienced and dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families in the borough.

Additional Information

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details.