We are currently working with an exciting and growing authority based in the Gloucestershire area where they are looking for an experienced Disabilities social worker to help work towards the support for families and communities to give every child the best chance of a happy and rewarding life, where they have exciting transformation plans in place.
As a Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker in the Disabled Children's Service, you will be instrumental in delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire. Through building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies you will make sure we are able to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk.
You will be part of a growing service which boast a permanent and stable management team, committed to driving forward improvement and outcomes for disabled children and young people.
Benefits:
For all your hard work. You will receive the following;
- between 37,938- 39,513per annum for a Social Worker or between 40,476- 45,718per annum for a Senior Social Worker subject to experience
- welcome payment of 4,000
- annual retention payment of 2,000
- up to 8,000 relocation package
- flexible and agile working opportunities
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
- an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family
- supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
- an in-house Occupational Health service
- employee discount scheme
- cycle to Work scheme
- links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
- career development and qualification opportunities
- access to our Social Work Academy
- paid SWE registration renewal
- Social Work England registration
- a recognised qualification in Social Work
- to have completed your ASYE year (if you qualified after 2012)
- a full driving licence and willingness to drive
- DBS clearance
Please do get in touch if you want to hear more about this role, you must have full right to work in the UK and have management experience.
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