Children’s Newly Qualified Social Workers – Social Work Academy
Salary: £30,151 - £31,099
The advertised salary 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.
Hours: 37 hours
Workbase: Team based at West Cumbria House, Workington
Contract: Permanent Contract
We are looking for a Newly Qualified Social Worker who is either about to or have recently graduated to join our social work teams. We are ideally looking for an applicant who has also had some experience which can include voluntary work within a Children's Services setting.
As part of our Social Work Academy, you will:
Interviews will take place through our Social Work Academy recruitment process (these may be a virtual process)
We offer a generous benefits package including;
*Competitive Salary
*Relocation Package (up to GBP 8,000)
*Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
*Supportive working environment
*Flexible working arrangements
*Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
*Maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
*Sickness pay
*Cycle to work scheme
*A strong training programme with plenty of opportunities for continuing professional development
*Career Progression Pathways
*Regular Reflective Supervision
*Strong Partnerships with Leading Social Work Practice Educators and research with Lancaster University
These roles require enhanced DBS checks with a Childrens and Adults Barred List checks. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults and Children.
Interview information
This is a rolling advert and applications will be reviewed as and when received, so please apply at the earliest opportunity.
Please apply online by completing the Cumbria County Council application form and attaching a copy of your CV.
We are able to accommodate both in person and virtual interviews. If virtual, your interview will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
What we can offer you
Cumbria County Council is a modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:
*Excellent training and development offers
*Flexible working opportunities
*Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
*Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
*Competitive rates of pay
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Cumbria County Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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