Experienced Social Worker - Children's Services

Experienced Social Worker Teams:
Various Salary up to £49,817 per year

Hours:

Permanent full-time, Monday to Friday with flexible working

Following our recent Ofsted Good judgement, there has never been a better time to join Solihull Children's Services. With competitive salaries up to £49,817, a supportive permanent leadership team and flexible working arrangements, you'll be part of a service committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Solihull Children's Services as we continue to develop our new Family Help model, bringing together social workers, family support workers and partner agencies to provide joined-up, relationship-based support for children and families.

We are looking for experienced Social Workers who are respectful, kind and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and their families. Working within one of our Family Help Teams, you will undertake assessments, support children and families through change, and help achieve positive outcomes.

Solihull is a local authority that is big enough to make a difference, but small enough to care. With manageable caseloads, supportive managers and a stable, experienced workforce, we offer an environment where social workers can focus on what matters most: building strong relationships with children and families and delivering high-quality practice.

These roles will be based in our modern offices in Chelmunds Place and the Bluebell Centre in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull.

• Competitive Salaries -Earn one of the highest salaries (within the top three) in the region - up to £49,817 per annum (as confirmed by an independent pay analysis of 13 local authorities across the West Midlands).
• Manageable workloads – allowing you the time to give dedicated support where it is needed.
• Guaranteed regular supervision
  , to ensure you feel supported and are on the right track.
• Local government pension – Up to 6.8% (subject to annual review/change) section contribution.
• Generous annual leave -25 days rising to 30 days after five years’ service and the opportunity to buy up to 10 days’ additional leave per year.
• Flexible working
  – including a flexi time scheme and hybrid working.
• Professional development - High quality year-round training and coaching and in house academic programmes (Practice Education Award) via our Children's Social Care Academy (in partnership with Bournemouth University)
• Clear career pathways through to Advanced Practitioner, specialist roles and leadership and management.
• Employee Assistance Programme
  – 24/7 access to independent, free and confidential support and advice
• Training on and use of Beam Notes (AI) - to enable you to spend more time working directly with our children, young people and their families.
• Relocation Package
  – up to £6,500 towards the cost of moving house (terms and conditions apply).

Successful applicants will be committed to delivering a high-quality, transparent service and ensuring the wellbeing of children, young people and their families in Solihull.

You will also have:

• A professional Social Worker qualification and current Social Work England registration
• Significant post qualifying experience
• A solution-focussed approach
• A sound knowledge of current national and regional social work policies/practices and relevant childcare legislation
• A driving licence and own your own vehicle (this is an essential car user post due to the demands of the job). For disabled applicants, reasonable adjustments will be made where required.

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