Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : Grade H. Scale 29 - £38,626 to Scale 34 - £43,693 with a professional bar at Scale 31 - £40,476

Hours per Week : 36

Base Location : Ashton Old Library, Old Street, Ashton Under Lyne

Interview Date : To be arranged

The Role

Tameside Children’s Services are looking for a committed and motivated Social Worker to join our fostering service. There are a number of roles available in our service which includes supervising social worker roles for both mainstream and connected carers and assessments of connected carers. As a Fostering Social Worker you will be involved in securing plans of permanency for Tameside children and contribute to the wider offer for our cared for children.

This rewarding role will be helping to make sure our children and young people experience foster carers who are best placed to meet their care needs and with carers who share Tameside’s commitment to securing warm, safe and nurturing foster placements

We are looking for social workers with the right values, and enthusiasm for relationship strengths-based social work with children and families, and in return we will support you in gaining the skills to continue your professional development.

About you

You will be a qualified Social Worker with previous work experience and sound assessment skills. You will be highly motivated, committed and passionate about making a difference to the lives of children, young people and families. Amongst other things, you will be professionally curious with a determination to raise standards and achieve improved outcomes for children and their families.

We are looking for candidates with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to develop positive relationships with children, young people, agencies and other relevant professionals.

You will have a robust knowledge and understanding of statutory requirements and Fostering National Minimum Standards. You will have a variety of skills including a keen eye for detail, professional curiosity, ability to analyse information, good written work, including assessments for court.

We are looking for candidates who enjoy working as part of a large team, enjoy a fast-paced, varied role and to be supported to develop in their own practice.

Why work for us?

You will receive regular supervision and work in a supportive culture where we are ambitious about delivering effective social work practice and supporting you to be the very best you can be.

In Tameside, we like to look after our employees and offer a fantastic range of employee rewards and benefits, including :

• Minimum of 28 days leave each year, with the option to buy additional leave
• 36 hours working week / 18-hour part time post / flexible working arrangements
• Health and wellbeing support
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Family friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at local shops, health & fitness clubs, restaurants and much more

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures.

All appointments will be to the bottom salary point in the grade with annual incremental progression each April until the grade maximum is reached. Where an individual can provide evidence that their existing salary in a relevant role surpasses the grade starting salary, a higher entry salary will be considered, subject to the professional grade development criteria also being met if that point is higher than the bar point.

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND

2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND

3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND

4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager on 0161 342 2655 or [email protected]

Reference Number : DPT480