Location
Middlesbrough | United Kingdom
Job description
Middlesbrough - the place to live, work and visit.
Middlesbrough is a fantastic place, proud of its heritage and ambitious enough to shape an entirely different future. We have set out our city-scale plans to deliver over GBP 600 million of investment that will promote economic growth and strengthen both our regional and national reputation as a destination of choice.
We are looking to recruit an experienced social worker with the right knowledge, skills, and values, to be a part of our journey to help us shape the delivery of services for children with a disability and their families in Middlesbrough.
This is a very exciting time for Children's Services in Middlesbrough, and we are seeking exceptional people to help us deliver our transformation for the children and families of Middlesbrough. If you have the Passion, Integrity and Focus to help us achieve our ambition, we would love to hear from you.
Currently we have a social work opportunity within our Children with Disabilities 0 -18 Service.
Ofsted Feedback from 2023 Inspection stated that,
‘Assessments and plans for disabled children are noticeably stronger. Children with complex needs are well supported through effective planning and intervention. Families and partner agencies contribute well to assessments and plans, resulting in appropriate support being provided.’
Whilst we welcome applications from experienced social workers with experience of working with Children with Disabilities. We also welcome applications from those wishing to move into our area of practice. As long as you have a passion for working with our most wonderful and vulnerable children you could be perfect for us.
Full Induction programme will be provided into the CWD Service and extensive training offered.
You will be registered with Social Work England and prepared to work in various locations in Middlesbrough.
CWD Social workers in Middlesbrough benefit from:
Manageable and varied caseloads averaging 17 children.
High Support / High Challenge Approach.
Senior Practitioners delivering parenting and support packages.
In House Occupational Therapy service.
Short Break service who manage short breaks packages.
Regular supervision from Managers.
Strong Team Ethic – Regular get togethers.
We offer extensive and excellent training opportunities.
Full Induction Programme in place.
Excellent support to our social workers through progression of career grades.
Flexible and agile working.
Excellent varied range of staff discounts.
To help us recruit social workers who are committed to working in Middlesbrough we are currently offering a 15% supplement to social work salaries. This additional 15% will be reviewed at the end of October 2024.
For further information please speak to Team Manager Graham Davies - 01642 727518.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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