Our Single Assessment Team delivers the first response to all referrals, carrying out all new assessments and enquiries. Using Signs of Safety as a model of intervention to support sound social work practice, our work is underpinned by the principles of trauma-informed practice and the Lundy model of Participation.
Based in Halford House, you'll work a hybrid model with full-time hours typically from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday to Thursday and 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on a Friday. This role is suitable for all levels of social worker, with part-time and fixed-term options available.
At Leicester City Council, we rise to the challenges we face. Leicester is a vibrant and diverse city, which means there are many people that need our support for various reasons. Our practice and processes have been honed over many years, allowing us to use evidence and form the right partnerships to have the biggest effect. We decide what we are going to do, how we are going to do it, and implement it well, allowing time for change to be understood and to take real effect.
We give you the backing you need with a wide range of training for social workers at every stage of their career. More importantly, we provide time and encouragement to maximize what you can learn, helping our social workers progress in their careers. We aim to grow our own talent, from newly qualified to management, creating professionals who know our systems and city. Day-to-day, there is always someone to talk to for professional support, advice, or simply to be a friendly listener. We prioritize your wellbeing and strive to keep your caseloads manageable.
We give you the confidence to improve and to stay. We know our work is effective and are always looking for new ways to innovate. Listening to our staff and implementing their ideas is crucial for improvement. We want our staff to benefit from all that we offer, maintaining their confidence in their practice and the outcomes they achieve.
At Leicester, we want to keep improving, and we want you to be part of it. We are committed to recruiting a diverse and highly talented workforce, building a council that is representative of our great city. We will consider both full-time and part-time applicants, and while we would love to recruit you on a permanent basis, we can accommodate shorter periods as well.
Our recruitment process is designed to make you feel welcome and bring out the best in you. We encourage applications from all levels, including ASYE Level 3. All you need to do is fill out the basic details by clicking apply now. For any queries, please email us.
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