Social Worker - Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service (Ref: TBC)
Salary Band 9 £34,314 - £37,035 (ASYE / pre-progression), Band 10 £37,938 - £40,476 (SW main grade), Band 11 £41,511 - £44,711 (SW experienced). Salary Band £40,001 to £50,000. Post Type: Permanent. Hours Per Week: Full time.
Job and Application details
Categories: Social Work - Children Service
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 24/04/2025
Closing Date: 11/05/2025
Introduction
In October 2022, Darlington was rated Good by Ofsted. The report highlighted the positive workforce culture, relational practice model, and commitment of staff. The service emphasizes high-quality training, development opportunities, and a supportive environment for social workers.
About Darlington Children's Services
They have implemented the Strengthening Families - Family Valued programme, aiming to reduce children and young people entering the looked-after system, foster a restorative and relational working culture, and improve service effectiveness.
Role Overview
We seek enthusiastic, driven, and motivated individuals passionate about working with vulnerable families. Experience in Children's Statutory Safeguarding Services is preferred. The role offers a manageable caseload, regular training, reflective supervision, and support from senior managers.
Benefits and Progression
The service is committed to professional development, with a progression model supporting career growth into management. There are opportunities for involvement in various forums, resilience, and well-being initiatives.
Additional Information
Appointment to Band 10/11 depends on meeting progression criteria. The role is eligible for a Social Worker Recruitment and Retention payment of £2,500 per annum (reviewed annually), available for up to 3 years for eligible social workers.
The role offers flexible, blended home and office working. Benefits include 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension scheme, flexi-time, maternity/paternity/adoption leave schemes, green car leasing, training, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing initiatives, cycle scheme, and discounts. Full details are available in the Total Reward Booklet.
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate will undergo an Enhanced DBS and Children's Barred List check, with re-checks as per policy. For informal discussions, contact Dawn Raine, Service Manager, at 01325 406339.
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