Social Worker
Location: Uxbridge, London
Salary: £41,442 - £45,510 per annum
Job type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 36 Hours per week
Closing Date: 14th March 2025
About the role:
We are looking for Social Workers who have children's rights inscribed in their hearts and children's aspirations focused in their minds. We are looking for experienced, knowledgeable, skilled social workers who want to invest their energy into achieving better outcomes for our children and their families every day.
If you are a Social Worker with a passion for making a difference, join our team, where opportunities for career progression, an OUTSTANDING Ofsted rating and a stable and experienced senior leadership team await you!
Chart your professional growth in an environment dedicated to nurturing your potential and helping you become the best Social Worker you can be. Our commitment to excellence is unparalleled, showcasing our dedication to providing excellent outcomes for children and the highest standard of care for every child.
What Our Social Workers Say: - "This council offers a supportive and educational opportunity that has allowed me to progress both personally and professionally. The training opportunities are vast, and the support is even greater." - "I chose this council due to their ethos of working in a child-centered way.The supportive and nurturing environment here has made me feel valued and supported in reaching my professional goals.
No two days are the same for a social worker. Seeing children, supporting parents, arranging meetings, whilst always working in a child centred manner. Safeguarding is always our priority, and we are proud to provide an OUTSTANDING service to children and young people in the local area.Working with a model of relationship-based we know that we make a difference to children's lives.
About you:
We are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic social workers who are looking to start their careers in an OUTSTANDING local authority. This council's children's services are embarking on a journey to becoming a trauma informed service and we need social workers who have the insight and dedication to join us on this journey whilst being supported in their career development.
We're seeking creative, innovative, compassionate, curious, and relationship-based Social Workers who strive to give, seek, receive, and learn from feedback to ensure we provide the best possible service for our children every day.
Seize the opportunity to make a lasting impact and grow!
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Hold a Social Work qualification
- Have at least 12 months' postgraduate experience and completed your ASYE, where applicable
- Be able to evidence a commitment to your own development since qualification
- Be registered with Social Work England
- Have previous experience working with Looked After Children
About us:
We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.
Here's a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
Work Life Balance:
- Flexible Working Hours - We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week - Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement - You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.
Commute with Ease:
- Travel Support - Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
At this council, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.
This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and local residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds.
We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Additional Information:
Due to an expected high volume of applications, we could close this role early, we therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to the council's website to complete your application.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Adult Social Worker, Supervising Social Worker, Newly Qualified Social Worker, NQSW, Qualified Social Worker, Community Social Worker, may also be considered for this role.