Children’s Social Workers Opportunities – Carlisle & Workington

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £40,221 - £41,418 per annum

The advertised salaries includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

About this opportunity

We are seeking highly skilled and passionate Social Workers who are committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and their families within our community. We are committed to providing our Social Worker’s with high levels of support and working environments in which their practice can flourish.

Cumberland Council are a new Local Authority which means this is an extremely exciting time as we develop our services with passion, innovation and in collaboration with our workforce and community. It is really important to us that Cumberland is a great place to be a child and grow up; a place of opportunity where young people are able to live happy and productive lives and a place where young people will want to live and work in the future. Health and Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do, we aim to be Ambitious, Collaborative, Compassionate, Empowering, and Innovative.

We will give you dedicated support if you are considering relocation to Cumberland as we appreciate that this is an important step in your move to a new post with us.

What can we offer you! We offer a generous benefits package including:  

• Reimbursement of your Social Work England registration / renewal fees.
• A comprehensive induction that helps you settle in and get to know your team, service area and multi-agency partners. 
• We know that having a good work / life balance is important, that’s why we offer a number of different flexible working options such as 9 day fortnights, hybrid working and family-friendly work patterns such as flexible start and finish times.
• Bespoke training package that offers excellent training aimed at helping you to increase your knowledge and skills. We have training for those wanting to be practice educators and those interested in progressing to management and leaderships roles. We have links to research ambassador projects and encourage practitioners to undertaken research projects.
• You will receive an increased salary upon successful completion of your probationary period.
• We offer a mileage allowance and access to company pool cars. Tusker Car Leasing Scheme and Car Loan Schemes are also available.
• Relocation packages are available with financial incentives of up to £8000. (Terms and conditions apply)
• You will have frequent interaction with our welcoming Senior Leadership Team who foster a supportive and collaborative working environment.
• You will have regular meetings with your Principal Social Worker via monthly drop ins and participation events where you will be able to share your good ideas, showcase good practice and have reflective discussions. 
• You will have regular reflective supervision with a highly skilled and experienced Team Manager alongside monthly group supervision.
• Celebration and recognition events to showcase the fantastic work of all our Social Workers & Social Care Workers; this includes yearly events to celebrate World Social Work Day, regular staff engagement events where we showcase good practice and achievements and frequently nominating members of staff for national awards.
• Strong Partnerships with Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria for the purposes of practice education and research.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement.
• Maternity, Paternity, Adoption and Parental Leave.
• Sickness Pay.
• Cycle to work scheme, 20% off childcare discount for working parents, free eye tests and so much more.

Looking to return to practice and require Social Work England Restoration?  Get in touch with our Principal Social Worker today via lyndsey.smith@cumbria.gov.uk to discuss options for doing your 30 or 60 day placement.

If this sounds like you, and you share our passion, then please get in touch!

If you are interested in what you have read and would like to have an informal discussion around guidance on applying for this role, please register your interest at the earliest opportunity and email ashleigh.johnston@cumbria.gov.uk or call 07824407730.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity with our Principle Social Worker, Lyndsey Smith on lyndsey.smith@cumbria.gov.uk or 07827313848

Alternatively, you can send your CV or apply by using our application form which is available through the link below.

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults and Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults and Children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Adults and Children.

Safer Recruitment

At Cumberland Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.

This is a rolling advert meaning applications will be considered as and when we receive them. If you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview date and time.

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