Social Workers (16+ Independence Service) - Children Social Care
PO2-PO3 £41,967 rising in annual increments to £48,063 pa incl. LW, plus market supplement and welcome payment.
Permanent / Full Time
Hybrid Working - minimum 2 days in the office except duty week (subject to review in accordance with the needs of the service)
Can you help positively shape and develop the lives of children in care and care leavers in Lambeth?
Are you committed to driving positive change and ensuring our children in care and care leavers have the best possible opportunities.
Does the sound of joining a friendly, compassionate, positive, and supportive social work team appeal to you?
Would you like to join a council that invest in developing our Social Workers through a clear progression pathway which is aligned with our learning and development training delivered through our ambitious Lambeth Social Care Academy?
If your answer is yes, we have the perfect role for you! We are looking to recruit full time Social Workers to join our 16+ Independence Service and help play a key role in achieving positive outcomes for children in care (aged 16 +) and care leavers in Lambeth!
About the role
You will provide high quality statutory social work services to children, young people and their families/carers to ensure they live in an environment which safeguards and promotes their welfare.
About you
As a qualified Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to work in an environment where your practice will be allowed to flourish. You will contribute to achieving positive outcomes for our children and young people. Working as part of one our our small, friendly teams you will have a manageable caseload, and access to the support of our Advanced Practitioner as well as an approachable management team.
In Lambeth we are striving to be a learning organisation. Our Social Workers have access to bespoke learning and development and excellent post-qualifying opportunities through the Lambeth Social Care Academy.
In Lambeth we are on an improvement journey to excellence. We encourage applications from Social Workers who want to be part of achieving lasting transformation for our children and young people.
In return for your hard work, skills, knowledge and experience, you will receive:
• A competitive starting salary of £41,967 pa that rises to a maximum of £48,063 pa
• A £1,000 welcome payment, and after 12 months a £1,000 pa market supplement
• Flexible working opportunities with hybrid working and top of the range technology
• A manageable caseload (which is below the inner London average)
• A fantastic, modern working environment in the award-winning Civic Centre building
• 27 days of annual leave (rising to 33 days for those with continuous service of more than five years)
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package
For an informal chat, please contact Johanna Weston or Maya Unnikrishnan (Service Managers in the 16+ Independence Service) by email to JWeston@lambeth.gov.uk or MUnnikrishnan@lambeth.gov.uk
We are a Stonewall diversity champion; a Living Wage Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. Please click here for a full list of our accreditations.
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs
In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check from the Fraud Prevention organisation. Further information can be found here Cifas
How to apply:
Interested? Click on the apply button and complete an on-line application, using the ‘Cover Letter’ link to upload your Supporting Statement, explicitly evidencing how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an ‘A’ at shortlist stage. Please use the cover letter link to upload your Supporting Statement and CV.
You must upload a Supporting Statement and CV for your application to be considered.
Job Description and Person Specification
Closing Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024 at midnight
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