ASYE Social Worker [ Childrens Social Care]

Knowsley Council

  • Knowsley, Merseyside Huyton, Merseyside
  • £34,834 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 18 days ago
09/06/2024 at 23:55 * Reference: CVP 033B RCPay Band J / Fixed point SCP 26 / £34,834 per annumFixed term for 12 months pending successful completion of ASYEAre you looking for your next step in Children's Social Care?'There are many opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge. Managers recognise your potential and support your progression. Positive outcomes and feedback is recognised and acknowledged by senior management…. Knowsley is a great place to work' - (Experienced Social Worker).If you are a newly qualified Social Worker (NQSW) you can trust in our bespoke ASYE programme to scaffold you through your first year of employment. We currently have ASYE Social Worker vacancies within our Child Protection and Cared for Children Teams.Knowsley is a small local authority which enables us to be creative and responsive with high aspirations for our children and young people; we want them to feel listened to, happy, healthy, and given every opportunity to achieve. We want the same for you and all our staff because at Knowsley, we believe, 'We Are Better Together.'Knowsley Children's Services are invested in your future progression and that starts right at the beginning of your career. We support newly qualified Social Workers by actively seeking opportunities to enhance their learning and development. We are immensely proud of our bespoke ASYE programme and are one of the only local authorities in the region to have created dedicated ASYE Coordinator & Assessor posts. Having a dedicated Assessor means consistency for the duration of the ASYE year; starting the programme as soon as you gain employment. You will be offered a permanent contract as soon as you successfully pass your ASYE and able to progress through our newly developed progression pathway.The below list outlines the wrap around support our bespoke programme can offer and it starts as soon as you finish university so why wait... apply now!
  • As soon as you are available for work and while we wait for your registration, will can start you in a Family Support Worker role; meaning you can start earning straight away
  • High quality 4-week Induction Programme
  • Permanent ASYE Coordinator & Assessor offering consistency, support & guidance
  • Protected case load that grows in complexity in line with the ASYE programme
  • Tailored training offer linked to progression
  • Access to case & reflective supervision; minimum of 4 weekly
  • ASYE Group Supervision
  • Monthly support sessions
  • Direct access to our Principal Social Worker
  • Hybrid & Flexible working arrangements
  • Permanent contract upon successful completion of the ASYE programme
  • Membership to our Social Work Academy
  • Newly developed progression pathway
Child Protection ServiceSocial workers in our Child Protection Teams support children and their families via Child in Need Plans, Child Protection Plans and PLO Pre-Proceedings. Our small teams each have 5 social workers, an Advanced Social Worker, and Team Manager. You will be supported to develop a relationship with your manager, have regular supervision, support from our Quality Assurance Team, excellent training opportunities and access to tools and resources to assist in your day-to-day work. You will have the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with children and their families. Using our strength-based Signs of Safety model and Knowsley Better together approach we support families to have great outcomes and prevent children's needs from escalating.Cared For Children ServiceSupporting our children is all about ensuring children in our care receive an excellent parenting whatever setting they are living in with the same life chances as any other young person.In this service you will find an experienced and stable management team managing small teams of 5 staff including an Advanced social work practitionerThe focus within the service is where you assess, review and support children and young people who live in long term care arrangements. This gives you the opportunity to get to know a Child/Young person and be part of their development and achievements looking to support them either to be reunified with family or a move through to independence.Social workers within our Supporting Our Children teams are committed to supporting our children to have a great childhood and future outcomes. They support children to achieve a plan of permanence and ensure we discharge Care Order's and achieve Special Guardian Orders for children, wherever is possible and safe to do so. You will have a passion for being an advocate and corporate parent for the children our care and committed to establishing longer term trusting relationships with them and helping them to understand their unique life story.How to Apply:You can book an interview now!We are holding fortnightly, in person interview panels - there's no lengthy application forms, no shortlisting, just book an interview at a time that's convenient for you. You can also view job descriptions and the benefits of working for Knowsley.If you want to be part of a welcoming, friendly, supportive social work team, book an interview and send your CV and supporting statement to take the first step in joining us.We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.Please note - In order to apply for a Social Work role with Knowsley you must have the right to work in the UK and hold either a work permit or a visa. Proof of these documents will be required with your application. At this current time, Knowsley Council are unable to provide sponsorship for international applicants.What you can expect from us:
  • We are a Disability Confident Employer, meaning we offer Inclusive & accessible recruitment, offering an interview to disabled people, providing reasonable adjustments, & supporting existing employees.
  • Differentiated sickness absence for individuals living with a disability.
  • Menopause policy supporting women in the workplace.
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement: starting at 28 days leave with an option to buy additional 10 days leave
  • Flexible working, Hybrid working arrangements & family friendly initiatives; Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours & plan your life more easily
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Newley Developed Bespoke Four-Week Induction Programme
  • High Quality IT Kit supporting agile working arrangements
  • Manageable Workloads - directors of our service work closely with the Heads of Service & Team Managers to ensure caseloads are manageable & you are supported.
  • Learning & Career Development: We have a wide range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to your job & progression
  • A range of Workers Groups, g., Black & Minority Workers' Group, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Forum, Neurodiverse Staff Support Group.
  • Well-being Support: We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in & out of the workplace
  • Apprenticeship Offer
  • Secondment Opportunities
  • MyTime - our monthly supervisions scheduled with you. This is your one-to-one time solely focused on your career development
  • Reflective Supervision - 4 weekly
  • Access to Signs of Safety Group Supervision
  • Newly Developed Progression Pathway
  • Learning at Work Week: A yearly celebration awards to recognise & celebrate individual practice across the council.
  • Visible Leadership with Monthly Principle Social Worker (PSW) drop-in sessions
  • Themed Practice Learning Week: Providing a range of bitesize learning opportunities.
  • Currently Offering Free Parking
  • Currently Offering Free Tea & Coffee
  • Cycle to Work Scheme: We are committed to greener transport solutions. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike & safety equipment.
  • bank holidays.
  • Eye Tests: We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eye care scheme which includes a contribution to the cost of glasses, if they are required for VDU purposes
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Credit Union Membership
  • VIVUP Discounts & Savings The program offers a staff discount scheme.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.For further details about available posts, please contact Sarah Bird on 0151 443 5050 or via email at sarah.bird@knowsley.gov.ukClosing Date: Sunday, 09 June 2024

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