Children's Social Worker (Qualified) Out of Hours

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Within our Out of Hours team (OOH), our passion is to provide exceptional services that positively impact the lives of children and families throughout Derbyshire. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic Social Worker to join our dynamic team.

We are excited to announce new and enhanced payment packages for the following grades which reflects our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, ensuring our pay is rewarding and competitive:

Grade 9 - £35,038 pro rata made up of:

Basic salary per annum: £30,038

Market supplement payment per annum: £4,000 pro rata

Welcome Payment of £1,000 pro rata

Grade 10 - £38,245 - £39,314 pro rata made up of:

Basic salary per annum: £33,245 - £34,314 pro rata

Market supplement payment per annum: £3,000 pro rata

Welcome Payment of £2,000 pro rata

Grade 11 - £41,514 - £43,713 pro rata made up of:

Basic salary per annum: £36,514 - £38,713 pro rata

Market supplement payment per annum: £2,000 pro rata

Welcome Payment of £3,000 pro rata

As an Out of Hours Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to assess requests for intervention and determine the appropriate support needed for vulnerable children and families. This fast-paced role requires confident decision-making skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Collaboration is key at Starting Point, and building strong relationships with partner agencies and localities across Derbyshire is vital to ensure successful outcomes for those in need. You will have the chance to work closely with professionals from various backgrounds, making a real impact through effective teamwork and joint working.

Derbyshire is committed to bolstering its social work workforce as part of our strategy to reduce caseloads and foster effective relationships with children and families through a systemic approach. We provide comprehensive support and excellent progression opportunities for newly qualified social workers, offering supportive frameworks to enhance career development. We prioritise equipping our social workers with the necessary time and resources to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to reach their fullest potential. 

Responsibilities:

 Provide high-quality social work services that empower individuals and communities to realize their potential.

Efficiently manage a caseload to ensure optimal outcomes for individuals, groups, and communities.

Foster partnerships and maintain strong relationships with individuals, identifying their needs and developing appropriate plans and responses.

 Requirements:

 BA Honours in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England (refer to job and person profile for detailed information).

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a person-centred approach to building rapport and relationships with children and families.

 Reflective practice and development capabilities, enabling flexible and thoughtful social work interventions.

 These roles also attract a market supplement.  This is a separate payment made in addition to the normal salary as detailed below.  All market supplement payments are reviewed 6 months prior to their proposed end date to determine whether the supplement should continue.

 We value the dedication and commitment of our social workers and believe in rewarding their efforts. We offer an attractive package that ensures ongoing support and recognition:

 Manageable caseloads to maintain work-life balance.

 Diverse range of cases for an exciting, challenging, and rewarding career.

 Effective leadership and management, reducing risks for social workers and the families they support.

 Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network.

 Accelerated pay progression opportunities for frontline social workers following their ASYE.

 Systemic training equivalent to a foundation-level Post Graduate Certificate.

 Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities worth over £5000, including leadership and management development.

 Corporate membership with Research in Practice, granting access to reputable, evidence-based research, training, and resources.

 Opportunities for further formal qualifications and career advancement through our career pathways.

 DBS check and Social Work England registration fee reimbursed by us.

 To get more insight on what it’s like to be a Social Worker in Derbyshire and what progression may look like for you, click here.

Benefits:

 Local Government Pension Scheme.

 Employee Discount and Rewards Scheme.

 Generous annual leave.

 Travel expenses.

 Discounted leisure centre memberships.

 Free on-site parking at most locations.

 In-house counselling service.

 Occupational health service.

 Access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist.

Cycle-to-work scheme.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.