Salary: 31,346 - 32,234
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
37 hours per week
Location - Workington and Whitehaven.
Social Worker posts - Children's Services Child Protection Team
As part of our ongoing recruitment approach, we are currently welcoming applications from all qualified social workers with qualified experience and who have successfully completed their AYSE programme. For those who started their career pre-September 2012 when the ASYE was introduced we welcome your applications.
If your application is successful, interviews will take place 1-2 weeks after you submit your application.
It is really important to us that Cumbria 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. Working with professionals in other agencies we have adopted Signs of Safety in our work.
We are keen recruit those who have successful experience in a similar role and a good knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. If this sounds like you and you share our passion for the service, then apply today!
We recognise that social work can be a challenging job and if you are successful you will be working in a supportive working environment that is committed to your learning and career development which will include a coaching programme.
We will give you dedicated support in your relocation to Cumbria as we appreciate that this is an important step in your move to a new post with us.
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
*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
If you are interested in what you have read and would like to have a discussion please register your interest at the earliest opportunity to Sonyia.Curran@cumbria.gov.uk and Jeanette.maye@cumbria.gov.uk Alternatively you can send your CV or apply by using our application form which is available through the link below.
Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced vetting checks
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults and Children.
Interview Date*: TBC on an individual basis
Please read the supporting information:
Post Specification
Role Profile