UNITY HOUSE
SALFORD CIVIC CENTRE
CHORLEY ROAD
SWINTON, M27 5AW
Social Worker
Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Grade: The salaries for our Social Work roles in Salford are:
Level 1 ASYE Grade 3B £26,470 - £29,055
Level 2 QSW Grade 3C £29,055- £31,401 (professional bar applies - progression to Level 3 by portfolio and assessment)
Level 3 QSW Grade 4A £32,233- £35,229
Salaries subject to pay award as of 1st of April 2019.
Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Our Children’s Services in Salford have received a Good rating following an OFSTED inspection in October 2018. We are the only North West Authority to have retained our ‘good’ rating from 2015. We currently have vacancies for experienced Social Workers working in the Duty and Assessment Team, LAC, and CPCIN.
Why work for Salford Children Services?
In October 2018 OFSTED reported:
• Children’s voices are listened to and their comments are acted on by senior leaders.
• We have an effective focus on improving children’s outcomes
• Strategic leadership is strong, stable and effective
• Children in care and care leavers receive a very good service.
• There is a caring approach towards children from social workers and managers.
• Assessments of need are of good quality.
• Early help arrangements are very effective
• The bridge (front door) provides an effective, accessible single point of contact.
• Multi-agency partnerships are strong in Salford.
• Foster carers are recruited, assessed and trained effectively.
• Leaders maintain a continuous focus on improvement in Salford
• Staff have access to a wide range of training opportunities
• Our workforce is well supported and positive about working for Salford
What do our staff say about us?
• ‘I have now been working at Salford for almost four years and have received continuous support, as well as training and development opportunities, which have enabled me to progress to my current role as Advanced Social Worker’.
• ‘Whilst working in Salford I have continued to expand my professional development through the wide variety of training opportunities which have been offered to me both as a student social worker and when I qualified. I continue to feel supported by Salford children’s services by both management and my colleagues’.
What you can expect from us
• All our new social workers are warmly welcomed and provided with a structured and carefully planned induction.
• Our excellent workforce development plan led by our Head of Social Work Improvement along with our dedicated workforce development team, reflects our commitment to staff development.
• You will be supported through regular supervision, with opportunities for reflective practice.
• We offer competitive rates of pay and reward
• We offer an excellent range of benefits including, Flexible working with a standard working week of 36 hours, pension, and up to 33 days annual leave.
• We are committed to your health and Wellbeing through a number of initiatives.
• Manageable caseloads. Our managers provide excellent oversight on these cases to ensure robust support.
• You will have the opportunity to be a practice educator, supporting students and newly qualified Social Workers within a learning organisation.
• Support to complete the National Assessment and Accreditation System (NAAS).
What are we looking for?
• We are looking for experienced qualified social workers to work within a range of teams in our service.
• HCPC registered
• Knowledge of current relevant legislation and the ability to apply in practice
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Commitment and motivation to further professional development
If you are interested in working with us and would like to find out more please contact Anne-Marie Fogarty, Head of Social Work and Improvement on 0161 603 4327.
Our commitment to you is a competitive package, outstanding support from experienced managers, a manageable workload, regular supervision, quality training and the opportunity to build on your strengths and develop your skills.
Please note: this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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