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Children's Social Worker - Pathways/Transitions

Reed
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire TS95HA, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Pathways Social Worker position offers an annual salary ranging from £32,654 to £42,708, along with a 15% market supplement paid monthly.
  • Located in Middlesbrough, this full-time role focuses on supporting young people aged 16-25 transitioning from care to independence.
  • Candidates must possess a recognised Social Work qualification and demonstrate experience with service users, particularly looked after children and care leavers.
  • Key responsibilities include formulating pathway plans, providing ongoing support as a key worker, and maintaining professional standards in compliance with policies.
  • The position also offers generous benefits such as annual leave, pension contributions, and opportunities for professional development.
Pathways Social Worker
  • Annual Salary: £32,654 - £42,708 plus a 15% market supplement paid monthly
  • Location: Middlesbrough
  • Job Type: Full-time

Join our dedicated team as a Pathways Social Worker, where you will support young people aged 16-25 transitioning from care to independence. This role is crucial in designing and implementing pathway plans that promote young people’s move into independence, ensuring a smooth transition into adulthood.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Undertake a comprehensive Social Work service to Children and Families within the leaving care service.
  • Formulate and design appropriate pathway plans to meet identified needs and arrange the implementation of such plans with an emphasis on promoting independence.
  • Provide ongoing support to individuals and families as the key worker, including home visits, meetings, direct work/observations, and completion of reports and assessments related to the child’s pathway plan.
  • Ensure individual professional standards are maintained in line with agreed levels, including full compliance with policy and procedural guidelines.
  • Regularly feedback to the Team Manager on any issues related to the provision of services or policies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • A recognised Social Work qualification, e.g., CQSW, CSS, Dip SW.
  • Registration with Social Worker England (Social Work England).
  • Must have a full driving license and use of a car with business insurance.
  • Demonstrable experience with service users, particularly looked after children and care leavers.
  • Strong interpersonal, organisational, and partnership working skills.
  • Ability to undertake assessments of service users and carers.
  • Knowledge of the legislation relevant to looked after children and care leavers.
Benefits:
  • Generous annual leave starting from 26 days, rising to 31 days after 5 years, plus paid bank holidays.
  • Employer pension contributions of 11.5% and a death in service sum of 3.5 times your annual salary.
  • Up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay for sickness absence.
  • Access to family-friendly policies and discretionary leave.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars and bikes, and discounts for high street stores.
  • Access to a range of benefits through the Viv up programme, including discounts on essentials, an Electric car Scheme, counselling services, and a 24/7 support helpline.
  • Comprehensive support for professional development.
  • Opportunities to engage in a variety of training formats including online, face-to-face, and e-learning courses.
  • Potential to become a Practice Champion or facilitate practice workshops.
  • Access to a full management development programme for career progression.
  • A relocation package is available, assisting with costs up to £8,000 for moving and/or temporary accommodation.

To apply for this Pathways Social Worker position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.