Social Workers - Newly Qualified

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

St Helens Borough Council is seeking newly qualified social workers to join the Children & Young People Services. The role offers a two-year protected caseload, ASYE co-ordinator support and access to the Social Work Academy for ongoing development.

There is hybrid working with some home working, but staff are expected to be based at council offices and to regularly attend the St Helens area. Registration with Social Work England and an enhanced DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified social worker with appropriate social work qualification.
• Social Work England registration required.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure required.
• Willingness to attend St Helens area regularly and align with council values.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work expertise suited to the role, experience and grade.
• Act as a resource to the team and department.

Education

Newly qualified social work qualification

Job description

St Helens Borough Council is recruiting newly qualified social workers into its Children & Young People Services department. The post comes with a two-year protected caseload, support from an ASYE co-ordinator and access to the council's Social Work Academy for continuing professional development. Posts are hybrid with some home working, but staff must be based at the council's offices and attend the St Helens area regularly. Social Work England registration and an enhanced DBS check are required.

What the job involves

• Provide social work expertise suited to the role, experience and grade
• Act as a resource to the team and department

What’s required

Qualifications

• Newly qualified social work qualification

Registration & licences

• Social Work England registration

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS disclosure

Other

• Able to attend the St Helens area regularly as part of the role
• Shares the council's commitment and values for children and families

What’s offered

• Protected caseload for two years
• ASYE co-ordinator support
• Guidance, training and advice from the Social Work Academy
• Hybrid working with some home working
• Comprehensive benefits package including financial options and rewards