Social Workers

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work model

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council seeks passionate Social Workers to join the Children and Young People’s Services in Scarborough. If you’re committed to improving outcomes for children and families, you’ll find a collaborative, supportive environment that respects your expertise.

We offer flexible and hybrid working, extensive training and development, and a clear path for career progression. Enhanced DBS is required for appointment and the service is committed to safeguarding and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Experience in social work with children and families.
• Enhanced Level DBS disclosure is required for appointment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assessments and develop Child and Family Plans; contribute to Child Protection Plans.
• Work with children and families on short- and long-term plans.
• Collaborate with external agencies to support safeguarding and outcomes.

Job description

Salary: £39,481 - £44,253
Grade:JK
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours:Full/Part time
Location: Multiple Scarborough Locations, North Yorkshire

There's Never Been a Better Time to Join North Yorkshire Council

We're looking for passionate Social Workers to join our Children and Young People's Service in Scarborough.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise is respected, your wellbeing matters, and your professional development is genuinely invested in, you'll find it here.

This is an opportunity not just to join a service, but to help shape its future, improving outcomes for children and families while developing your own career in a supportive and ambitious organisation.

Be part of something special.

Why Scarborough?

Scarborough covers a large and diverse area, offering the opportunity to work with children and families across stunning coastal, rural and market town communities. Whilst geographically expansive, our team benefits from a number of office bases across the locality, including:

• Scarborough
• Whitby
• Ryedale/Malton

This means you utilise bases that work best for you, reducing unnecessary travel and supporting a healthy work-life balance.

We also embrace flexible and hybrid working, recognising that social workers need the right balance between working directly with families, collaborating with colleagues, and managing work effectively from home.

Whether you're based in North Yorkshire or surrounding areas such as York, Middlesbrough or East Riding, our locations and flexible approach make commuting and hybrid working both practical and manageable.

About The Roles:

We have high aspirations for our children and young people and always strive to work collaboratively with families and young people, working strongly with the belief that each child and young person has a network around them, which is essential to work alongside and tap into. We have an extensive training and learning offer to support our Social Workers in their work with children and families.

The roles are very varied working with families on a short-term basis whilst completing assessments and on a longer-term basis working Child and Family Plans and Child Protection Plans and in some cases we complete pre proceedings work and issue care proceedings. We work with all young people from birth up to the age of 18 having strong links with other agencies externally and teams in North Yorkshire.

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, offering a range of training and development opportunities and career progression allowing you to manage your own development journey and empowering you to control your career. We believe your career should evolve with you. Whether you're newly qualified, looking for your next career move, or seeking fresh challenges, North Yorkshire offers the support and opportunities to help you achieve your ambitions.

Don't just take our word for it, this is what some of the Social Workers in Scarbrough North have to say about working in the team;

"As a newer member of the team, I have quickly felt welcomed and supported. There is a genuine culture of helping each other out, staying connected, and enjoying a few laughs along the way. The dedication to children and families is evident in everything the team does, with everyone working towards the same goal of achieving the best outcomes children & families. It feels like a team that learns together, openly shares ideas and experiences, and is always looking for ways to improve and grow."

"For me, having a team where you can pick up the phone, ask for advice, talk through something you're struggling with, have a laugh (and sometimes a moan!) makes such a difference. You don't feel like you're navigating everything on your own, and I think that's really important in frontline children's social work."

"The work itself is so varied, and you get the opportunity to build relationships with families and support them to navigate some really complex situations and hopefully make a genuine difference to children's lives. There is always something new to learn, and you're constantly developing your knowledge and experience."

Looking for Your Next Step?

Whether you're a student social worker approaching qualification, an Experienced Practitioner looking for a fresh challenge, or an established Social Worker seeking a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

So, if you're a student about to qualify or just looking for a new challenge, we'd like to hear from you.

An Exciting Future

This is a particularly exciting time to join Children and Young People's Services in North Yorkshire. We are actively shaping our approach to the Families First Partnership Programme and preparing for the implementation of national social care reforms.

As our services continue to evolve, there will be opportunities to contribute to and influence future developments across the service. We want to be transparent that some service realignment may take place as reforms are implemented, but as opposed to a time of worry and uncertainty, this presents exciting opportunities to be part of a forward-thinking, innovative service committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for children and families.

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure isrequiredfor appointment to these posts.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare ofchildren andadults at risk.

North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality ofopportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.