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Social Worker - Returning to Social WorkLeicestershire County Council • East Midlands, England, GB
Social Worker - Returning to Social Work

Social Worker - Returning to Social Work

Leicestershire County Council • East Midlands, England, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Temporary
Job description

Social Worker - Returning to Social Work

Join to apply for the Social Worker - Returning to Social Work role at Leicestershire County Council.

We offer support throughout the process of restoration to support you to re-register and return to the profession, with a permanent social work role upon completion of your registration and restoration.

About you

To apply for this post, you must respond to and evidence the following 7 essential criteria within your personal statement. This should be no more than 1,000 words.

  • A Social work qualification (degree or equivalent) and have previously been registered with Social Work England with a break of two years or more.
  • Experience of social work practice working with children and families.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, child-care legislation and social work practice, Knowledge of social work methods and model.
  • You must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence (or be able to convert your current licence) AND have access to a vehicle.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to analyse information to reach a decision.
  • Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks, with the ability to respond flexibly to changing requirement.

Please ensure your application includes a full career history and provides reasons for any gaps.

A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to provide evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.

Through our return to social work program

  • Employ you as a social work assistant in a fixed term contract whilst you gain the necessary experience needed for your restoration. Before you start your role with us, you will meet with our Practice Excellence Team to develop a structured and tailored plan to help update your experience in the areas that you require. During the period of updating your skills, you will be supported by an experienced social worker and supervisor.
  • Once you have completed updating your skills, we will support you with your restoration and registration fee with Social Work England.
  • Once re-registered, you will be offered a permanent contract as a Level 2 social worker at grade 10 (starting at £35,451 plus market premia of £3,283).
  • We want your return to social work to be successful, and we want to support you to develop your existing skills and strengths. You will be part of an established social work team where you can develop your skills through training, conferences, events and from your colleagues.
  • You will receive monthly reflective supervision with your manager and access to regular group reflective supervision.
  • You will have access to a wide range of training to support your development. You will also have access to the support of the Practice Excellence Team for 1:1 support, mentoring and development alongside tailored support.
  • Leicestershire’s practice model is Signs of Safety which is focused on working in collaboration with families and professionals, following our values of being aspirational, being curious and working in collaboration. Leicestershire is also committed to being a trauma informed organisation, recognising the impact of trauma for children and families, alongside staff.

Contact

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Tel. 0116 305 8351

Job details

  • Seniority level: Associate
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Health Care Provider
  • Industries: Government Administration

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