Vacancy Details

Description

CHILDRENS & JOINT COMMISSIONING SERVICES DEPARTMENT

THROUGH CARE TEAM

SOCIAL WORKER                                                                                      REF: 102131

Band 10 - 12 £33,366 - £43,693 pa 

Permanent Full-Time

37 hpw

 

Weare also offering a retention payment with no future contractual tie in of £2760 for full year (pro rata) (paid in March 2025 backdated and reviewed annually).

 

Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town with growing prospects. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that.

 

Children’s & Joint Commissioning Services have vacancies within the Through Care Team, to work with children and young people in our care and care leavers. The team provides a comprehensive social work and PA service for the young people and children that we support. We are committed to providing high quality services to the children and young people that we care for and have cared for and offer an excellent working environment valuing supervision, training and opportunities for professional development. 

 

Children Services in Hartlepool prioritises the wellbeing of staff through manageable caseloads, a highly supportive and visible management team, an excellent staff wellbeing at work offer and a very positive culture of support and development. We are especially proud of the support and guidance we offer newly qualified Social Workers. A dedicated team of very experienced practitioners work very closely with the newly qualified Social Workers and Team Managers to ensure newly qualified Social Workers have the very best experience and finish their first year in practice highly skilled and full of confidence.

 

Our most recent Ofsted ILAC inspection and focused visit judged us as being ‘good’ regarding the effectiveness of our safeguarding services and outcomes for children and young people and “outstanding” for services to Children In Our Care. In Hartlepool we take pride in the fact we have consistently promoted Social Workers from within the service to the role of Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager. This is testament to the commitment, dedication and faith we have in our staff team. 

 

We are currently working a hybrid model allowing staff to work in the office and at home. You should possess or graduate this year with a social work qualification at a degree or diploma level (or equivalent).  HartlepoolBorough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment measures, including an enhanced DBS barring list check and also need to be registered with Social Work England. 

 

For further information please contact Kirsten Fleming, Team Manager on 01429 405588.

Closing date: 30 December 2024, midnight

 

PLEASE NOTE - All communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the e-mail address that you have registered.  Please ensure that you also check your junk mail

 

Interviews: TBC

 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: