Social Worker - Assessment & Child Protection

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Are you looking to develop your social work career

Are you passionate about achieving the best for children and families

Do you share our commitment to strengths-based practice

Do you want an employer who provides both personal and professional support

Nottinghamshire’s Children’s Services are currently looking to recruit experienced and newly qualified social workers, for our vacancies across the county. Whether you come to work within one of our Assessment Teams, or join one of our Child Protection Teams, you’ll find a great team environment, with opportunities to develop your social work career. Our strengths-based practice framework uses a restorative approach, putting relationships at the centre of our work - with children and families, and with each other.

When you join us, you can expect:

Manageable caseloads

Regular and effective supervision

Mobile & flexible working

Good levels of business and admin support

Internal transfer scheme between teams to support your career development

A clear career pathway plan

A comprehensive range of CPD options, including links to local Universities

Practice Consultants based in every social work team

An Aspirant Managers Programme

Up to £5,000 relocation package

Plus - excellent employee benefits and support services

This investment in our workforce means that we are able to provide a quality, consistent, and professional service to communities in Nottinghamshire, with good outcomes being achieved for our children and young people.

Role outline: Assessment Team Social Worker

Role outline: District Child Protection Team Social Worker

Your role in this team will be varied working with children of all ages who are subject to a Child in Need Plan, Child Protection Plan or who have a Child and Family Assessment in place. You will work together with a range of agencies to manage and progress the child’s plan. You will be responsible for co-ordinating, monitoring and changing service provision as identified, with the aim of promoting positive change within the child’s home environment. You will respond to any identified risk with the support of your Team Manager, Family Support Worker’s, Social Work Support Officers, Advanced Practitioners, and Social Work Practice Consultants.

So, if you’d like to be part of our future workforce, and build your career with us, we’d like to hear from you.

(If you have a preference between Assessment or Child Protection work, please state this within your application – otherwise we will be happy to discuss current vacancy options with you if you’re selected for interview)

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