Social Worker

Social Worker

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

AS149(e)

Full time

£34,373 - £38,553

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated Social Worker for the post Best Interest Assessor with Newcastle City Council. The successful applicant will join a passionate, caring and ambitious team determined to make a meaningful difference to the lives of the people of Newcastle.

You will have a Social Work qualification (MA or BA in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England. You must be able to work as part of a team as well as able to work autonomously. You will also provide support to partners, & colleagues in respect of DoLS.

We would welcome applications from both Social Workers who are qualified Best Interest Assessors under the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards experience and progressed Social Workers with at least two years practice experience who or would be willing to complete the BIA training. Legislative changes are expected with the forthcoming Liberty Protection Safeguards and you will be part of a well-established and supportive team that can influence how we respond to this. This is an ideal post for someone looking to further develop their career in Social Work and assist in shaping how we respond to new legislation to ensure Human Rights are upheld.

Ongoing support and supervision will be provided by a Safeguarding Adults Manager.

In addition, you will receive:

• A dedicated 5-day induction

• Generous annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually

• Access to Mindfulness sessions and other wellbeing initiatives

• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme

• Access to a home electronics scheme and vehicle leasing scheme

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include an Enhanced DBS Check It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with the group from which you are barred.

As this post involves working with children, vulnerable adults or dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sophy Hanson, Safeguarding Adults Manager on 0191 278 8156

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form.

Permanent

Closing date:

9 June 2022