AGS Social Worker

About The Role

Working Hours:

35 Hours per Week

Contract Type:
Full time / Permanent

Additional Payment:
Essential car user allowance

Closing Date: 26th January 2026

Closing Time: 11.59pm

Interview Method:
Face to Face

This role is subject to -

• 2 References - where possible we require 3 years' history.
• Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
• DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.
  
  We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders, and it is available upon request.
• Essential Car Documentation
  - This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use  will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
• The Children's Social Work Services are not currently considering applications from overseas. You must be living in the UK to be considered for the role at this time.

• A manageable and diverse caseload aligned with your experience and skills opportunities to develop your skills in social work and consider areas of interest
• A commitment to your CPD through a bespoke learning and development programme
• Clear career pathways, to help you take the next step opportunities to move into specialist services such as our migrant children, complex safeguarding or disability teams.
• Career opportunities to progress and develop in Social Work
• Regular, quality, reflective supervision and learning from practice audits weekly training days in each of our localities.
• Monthly Group Supervision with your team
• Weekly Learning Spaces where you have protected time for up to an hour a week as a group to focus on a specific area of learning our Teaching Tuesdays or Wise Wednesdays.
• A supportive management and leadership team
• Full Corporate and Directorate induction
• Direct link to a Team Manager, Two Advanced Practitioners on each team and Social Work Consultants
• Opportunities to be NAAS Accredited
• You will be given the opportunity to become a Practice Educator and to develop students within the organisation
• There is a programme of training and group supervision tailored especially for Advanced Practitioners
• You will be supported to develop in your role and look at other opportunities we are focused on your career and aspirations.
• Child and family centred outcomes across all sectors by looking at how we Identified the right intervention at the right time ‘building a safe, happy, healthy and successful future for children and young people;

• 35 hour working week
• Annual leave purchasing scheme (up to 10 days)
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 31 after 5 years Local Government Service
• Development Plans to look at promotion to Advanced Practitioners after two years with commitments to supporting you becoming Practice Educators and completing training and development
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• MCR+ High street discounts
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Annual Staff Awards for Excellence
• After 1 years’ service, you will receive a £1000 retention payment and after your second years’ service you will receive a further £1000 (terms and conditions apply).

We are looking for Social Worker to work in our Central AGS Service. You must have a minimum of two years' experience as a registered Social Worker to apply.

Jessica who works in AGS said “Having been in a duty and assessment team for 2 years I welcomed the opportunity to use my experience to make sure the right decisions were made for families from the start. I enjoy working with partners when they call, the job is not just about sending referrals to the duty teams but often its supporting partners, offering reassurance and being part of a team that makes real changes to families.

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