Newly Qualified Adults Social Workers- Long Term Interventions Team

Job description

Suitable for Newly Qualified Adults and Children Social Workers- Long Term Interventions Team Opportunities

Salary range:

£18 - £20/hr

The advertised salaries includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

Location(s): We have opportunities covering Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire- must be a driver

Hours: 37 hours per week - can discuss part time and job share opportunities

Contract: Permanent/Part – time or Fixed Contract

Local Government Reorganisation

It’s an exciting time to join us as we embark on this new journey and if you are planning on applying for a job with us, the recruiting manager for this role will be able to answer any questions you have about starting a new job with us during this transition period.

In the meantime, you can find out more about LGR on our new website or watch our short ‘What does LGR mean for me video

Why work for the Council

Council will be an ambitious authority that will shape public services for the better, building on the best and transforming them for the future. We want to create the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents will be getting the help and support they need.

People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they will be the focus of our efforts.

About this opportunity

Following an exciting and ambitious programme of change within Adult Social Care we are currently in the implementation phase of our new service and are looking for Social Workers who are passionate about their professions to join our team to help us achieve our ambitions for the future.

We recognise that our workforce are best placed to design and embed new ways of working to achieve a modern social care service able to deliver the best outcomes for the people within a financially sustainable envelope. We have invested in additional Social Work posts including the creation of a dedicated Safeguarding Team and are looking to recruit to Social Worker and Senior Social Worker posts:

• To work in a team to undertake strengths-based assessments and deliver appropriate person centred support and outcomes for people in Cumbria with care and support needs
• To work in ways that promote independence recognise potential for change and through excellent practice enable people to maximise their strengths
• To actively promote the work of Cumbria County Council internally and externally on the development and delivery of continuously improving modern and competitive services for the people of Cumbria.

Long Term Assessment and Review Service

This team will support people who are living in the community and have been identified as having longer term care and support needs. The service will work across health social care and third sector organisations with a primary focus upon ensuring that all support plans:

• Include robust contingency plans that promote personal resilience to manage temporary changes in need or circumstance
• Demonstrate how people will meet their needs and aspirations from a range of sources including friends family third sector the community equipment or assistive technology as well as support services

Our vision for Adult Social Care is a place where people want to come and work a workforce who feel supported empowered and valued for the great work they do; and to develop ways of working that promote greater independence ensure best value for money whilst putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.

What can we offer you!

• Excellent training and development offers
• Full support through your ASYE and ongoing support into your second and third year.
• Flexible working opportunities
• Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Boost your pension with Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (facilitated by AVC Wise)
• Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms
• Competitive rates of pay