Social Worker/Senior Practitioner
- Employer
- Hertfordshire County Council
- Location
- Countywide, Hertfordshire
- Salary
- £26,999 - £38,813 pa
- Closing date
- 7 Jul 2019
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- Job Sector
- Adults, Children, Domiciliary & Residential Care, Families, Health, Older People, Young People
- Job Role
- Qualified Social Worker, Senior Practitioner, Carer/Care Worker, Senior Social Worker
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Social Worker/ Senior Practitioner
Job Number HCC12482
Location Countywide
Directorate Safeguarding and Specialist Services
Contract Type Permanent
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Closing Date 07/07/19
Advert Information
Job Title: Social Worker/ Senior Practitioner 0-25 Together (Adults and Children)
Location: Countywide with office base in Apsley and Stevenage
Salary Range: £26,999 - £38,813 pa + £4k annual market forces
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent
Please indicate in your supporting statement if you wish to be considered for a Social Worker or a Senior Practitioner position.
Job Duties:
Hertfordshire Children’s Services have been rated Good at by Ofsted following a recent inspection.
The 0-25 together is an innovative service working with children and young people aged 0-25 with disabilities. We are looking for Social Workers to engage with our children and families and to promote independence. We want our Social Workers to be resilient and robust as well as imaginative and reflective. In our service, Social Workers will act in accordance with the principles of personalisation, ensuring that care and support are person-centred and as far as possible put the people with whom they work in control of their lives. In doing so you will be completing assessments of need, plans and deliver services and review outcomes with the individuals, their personal networks and support providers.
For you to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, we will expect you to have at least 1-2 years of post-qualification experience as an HCPC registered Social Worker, in working with vulnerable children or adults.
We are seeking social workers who are passionate about improving the life chances of disabled children, young people and young adults. In return, you will join a supportive team who are forward thinking and customer focussed.
For an informal discussion and more information please contact Maxine Samuel or Christopher Saunders on 0300 1234043
Closing date: 7 July 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed
Additional Information
Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information click here
PLEASE NOTE: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role.
Application Information
How to Apply:
Please follow the 'Apply' button. s part of the application you will be required to upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed and includes your current, or most recent, employer. You are also asked to provide a supporting statement which is your opportunity to evidence how your skills, knowledge and experience match what we are looking for based on the Person Specification area of the attached Job Outline. If you do not supply a supporting statement, your application may be rejected.
PLEASE NOTE: All questions marked with a * are mandatory questions and must be answered - you will not be able to submit your application until all mandatory questions have been answered. For further guidance on how to apply: Click Here
English Fluency:
Please Note: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Benefits of Working for HCC:
- Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
- Excellent Career Development
- Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
- Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
- Shopping Discounts
- Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
Disability Confident:
“We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post”
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