Children's Newly Qualified Social Workers

• Suffolk County Council - Job opportunities in Suffolk countywide
• £30,151 rising to £32,909 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Plus, a joining payment of £1,500 (pro rata for part time)
• Plus £4,000 per annum retention payment upon successful completion of the ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) programme
• Part time or Full time hours available
• Permanent

We are committed to flexible working and supporting staff to deliver their roles effectively, please read the Job and Person Profiles (JPP) below to view the flexible working options this role may offer.

We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome male applicants because they are under-represented in this directorate.

We are actively looking to recruit flexible, highly motivated, and enthusiastic Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) to join teams across Suffolk who share the same commitment, dedication, care, and support as we do.

We recognise that good quality health, safety and wellbeing is integral to a healthy work-life balance, and we are proud to have created a positive environment where Social Workers can achieve meaningful and impactful outcomes.

You will have:

• the commitment and full support from our management team and colleagues within the service to ensure you achieve your goals and get the best out of your ASYE
• protected development and time for reflection, regular supervision with your Practice Manager, including ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and PDP (Personal Development Plan) to enable professional growth and a reduced caseload (from 15 cases in the first 6 months
• clinical supervision by a seasoned professional. This does not only benefit your personal wellbeing but directly affects the experience of the children and young people within our care.

Hear from our staff and find out more information about our Social Work teams.

To find out more information on how Suffolk supports Newly Qualified Social Workers to grow, develop and progress (online brochure).

Additional benefits:

• Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays per annum, pro rata for part time
• An uplift of additional annual leave days, pro rata for part time
• 3 protected CPD days per annum
• Access to a relocation package of up to £8,000, a car leasing scheme and a welcome loan of £2,000 for all new Social Workers moving to Suffolk
• Free on-site car parking in all Council buildings
• Flexible working options and our commitment to supporting health and wellbeing
• Detailed induction programme, including mandatory Signs of Safety training
• Staff networks which are open to staff, councillors and partners that share similar characteristics, life experiences, values and beliefs.

More information on what we will offer you (www.suffolk.gov.uk).

We have opportunities available for Newly Qualified Social Workers across the following teams:

• Social Care teams working with children subject to s17 and s47 assessment, a child in need, and child protection plans.
• Child In Care teams working with our children in care, both children in long-term placements and subject to care proceedings

Find out where these teams are based around Suffolk map (ppt).

Locality map, to understand where our 13 social care teams are based around Suffolk (ppt).

If you have a preference in terms of a location in Suffolk, then please state this within your application form.

Travel requirements

This organisation positively encourages the use of technology to communicate and engage, but in this role, you will need to operate across a wide and rural area, so you must either hold a full and current driving licence and have access to personal transport or meet the mobility requirements of the role through other reasonable and suitable means

This role supports hybrid working, a broadly even balance between working from home and working from an office base. If you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements, please contact the recruiting manager listed above. #LI-Hybrid

To find out more

For an informal discussion about the role/s, please:

• email: cypsocialworkenquiries@suffolk.gov.uk or
• call Steve Blaney, Social Care Service Manager on 07742 505342.

For further information, visit Social Work within Children and Young Peoples Services (www.suffolk.gov.uk)

How to apply

Before applying for this job, please read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) and our Progression Scheme (pdf)

You can then apply by uploading your CV (Curriculum Vitae) and completing a short online application form (stating in your application the role/s, location and team you are applying for).

Closing date: 11.30pm, 16 March 2023

Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis, and we commit to keeping you informed throughout your application process.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are also committed to flexible working.

For the types of flexible or part-time working available for specific roles, please see the Job and Person Profile. Suffolk County Council - welcoming diversity.

We offer a fantastic, inclusive working environment including diverse and active staff networks, great flexible working options and many benefits, as well as the opportunity to improve the lives of Suffolk residents.

Benefits include:

• Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• The opportunity to join a large, diverse organisation, with career opportunities across our services
• A supportive culture, underpinned by our WE ASPIRE values
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Up to 28 days annual leave entitlement, plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• An occupational sick pay scheme
• Learning and development opportunities, including a range of work-based apprenticeships
• Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
• A range of staff networks centred around equality groups
• Plus more

If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages (www.Suffolk.gov.uk/careers).