Children's Newly Qualified Social Worker

Suffolk County Council are looking for Children's Newly Qualified Social Workers to join their teams at various locations across Suffolk.You will join us on a full time or part-time, permanent basis. In return, you will earn a competitive salary of £32,076 per annum (rising to £34,834 per annum) (pro rata for part time), plus a joining payment of £1,500 and a £4,000 retention payment upon successful completion of the ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) programme.

About Us

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

In return, you’ll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
• plus more!

About the Children's Newly Qualified Social Worker role:

When you join the Children and Young Peoples Service as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW), we will support your development from the start. We will help you to play to your strengths, diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore, if you’re motivated and passionate there’s no limit to how far your ambition could take you.

We have opportunities available for Newly Qualified Social Workers across the following teams:

• social care teams working with children subject to s17 and s47 assessment, a child in need, and child protection plans
• child in care teams working with our children in care, both children in long-term placements and subject to care proceedings.

At Suffolk County Council, we are passionate about providing the highest quality care and support to children and young people in need. That's why we are looking for flexible, highly motivated, and motivated Newly Qualified Social Workers to join our teams. We believe that a healthy work-life balance is essential to providing good quality care, which is why we've created a positive environment where you will be fully supported to achieve your goals and reach your full potential during your Assessed and Support Year in Employment (ASYE).

What we're looking for in our Children's Newly Qualified Social Worker:

You will need a relevant social work qualification and Social Work England registration.

You will have:

• the commitment and full support from our management team and colleagues within the service to ensure you achieve your goals and get the best out of your ASYE
• protected development and time for reflection, regular supervision with your Practice Manager, including ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development) and PDP (Personal Development Plan) to enable professional growth and a reduced caseload (from 15 cases in the first 6 months
• clinical supervision by a seasoned professional. This does not only benefit your personal wellbeing but directly affects the experience of the children and young people within our care.

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 30 April 2024.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this Children's Newly Qualified Social Worker role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.