The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications, and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Job reference: REQ00000016388
Date posted: 13/11/2024
Application closing date: 05/01/2025
Location: CARLISLE & WORKINGTON
Salary: £41,586 - £42,708 per annum
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Children's Social Worker Level 3 - Support & Protect CMB923e
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
The advertised salaries include 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 Workers with high levels of support and working environments in which their practice can flourish.
Cumberland Council is 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 can 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!
* 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.
* Flexible working options such as 9 day fortnights, hybrid working, and family-friendly work patterns.
* Bespoke training package that offers excellent training aimed at helping you to increase your knowledge and skills.
* You will receive an increased salary upon successful completion of your probationary period.
* Mileage allowance and access to company pool cars. Tusker Car Leasing Scheme and Car Loan Schemes are also available.
* Frequent interaction with our welcoming Senior Leadership Team.
* Regular meetings with your Principal Social Worker and reflective supervision with a highly skilled and experienced Team Manager.
* Celebration and recognition events to showcase the fantastic work of all our Social Workers & Social Care Workers.
* Strong Partnerships with Lancaster University and the University of Cumbria.
* 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 more.
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.
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.
Safer Recruitment
At Cumberland Council, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk.
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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