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Job details
Job reference
RA0000128
Date posted
12/04/2019
Application closing date
26/04/2019
Location
Warwick
Salary
£22.64 per hour
Working pattern
Casual, £22.64 per hour
Contractual hours
Blank
Basis
Blank
Job category/type
Social Work Children's (Qualified)
Attachments
Blank
Social Worker - Casual
Job description
Adoption Central England (ACE)
About the Role
ACE is the Regional Adoption Agency for Coventry, Solihull, Warwickshire and Worcestershire and Herefordshire Council will be joining later in the year. We are now an established Regional Adoption Agency that is innovative and committed to the highest standards of adoption practice.
We are seeking to recruit
a pool of suitably experienced social workers who would be able to undertake non-agency adoption assessments, birth records counselling and related work with adopted adults, on an occasional basis. You will be on a zero hour contract and paid an hourly rate of GBP 22.64
About Us
As a regional service you will be required to have a flexible approach to working and an ability to travel across the region if necessary. We are particularly looking for people who could work in the south of the region.
We offer supervision and the opportunity to join team training and staff development events.
Key Requirements
Professional Social Work Qualification and current registration as a Social Worker with the Health & Care Professionals Council
Completion of Assessed and Supported year of Employment (ASYE)
Completion of those aspects of Early Professional Development (EPD) Programme (as defined in WCC Career Progression Framework) or equivalent
The ability to interpret and critically analyse varied and complete information or situations with a proposed solution or a plan of action.
The ability to utilise a range of communication skills to engage and work with vulnerable people who may present with complex and challenging needs in order to meet desired outcomes.
The ability to undertake assessment of a range of needs and situations, including those more complex, in developing appropriate plans in partnership with other people.
The ability to represent the local authority in a range of settings.
Understands and keeps abreast of the complex climate in which we operate.
The ability to act autonomously within agreed levels of accountability, seeking guidance from line managers when responding to significant circumstances or situations e.g. policy, budgetary and resource implications.
The ability to work under significant pressure to meet deadlines which may be unpredictable, and deal with competing demands.
The ability and resilience to manage the intense emotional demands that arise from working with vulnerable individuals and groups
The ability work professionally and flexibly with members of your team and the wider organisation.
Non-disabled applicants must be able to drive, have a full, valid driving licence and have a vehicle available for work. Disabled applicants must be able to travel in order to perform the functions of their role (with assistance where necessary).
To be computer literate and operate a range of information technology systems in order to meet service need in relation to the social work role.
Ability to communicate fluently, in writing and verbally, with a wide and varied range of people in a manner that inspires confidence in the social work profession.
Evidence of ongoing commitment to, post qualifying continuous professional development as per HCPC requirements and TCSW Professional Capabilities framework. Specific commitment to meeting the requirements of Warwickshire's Social Work Career Pathway.
To be able to undertake the full range of responsibilities and duties as prescribed within the main tasks for a level 3 Social Worker.
For further information, please see the
Job Description and Person Specification
For further information please contact:
Louise Hathaway - Operations Managers
or
Corina Aursei - Team Manager
Tel: 0300 369 0556
louisehathaway@aceadoption.com
corinaaursei@aceadoption.com
Closing Date:
26th April 2019
To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.
Our method of application is online. Please note, CV's should not be submitted unless asked to do so.
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on
recruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk
, including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.
You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.
Rewards & Benefits of working for Warwickshire
It really is true that every single job role here at Warwickshire County Council contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our County; we want to do this for our employees, too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours, technology to support remote working (such as light laptops and phones where the role allows).
Time to recharge is so important; we provide a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us. You get all Bank and public holidays off, plus all staff are given an extra day of holiday over Christmas.
As if that wasn't enough, you'll also have access to membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, a host of enhanced family friendly policies and some of the very best Learning and Development training courses to support your ongoing development.
For updates on our latest recruitment news and vacancies follow us on https://twitter.com/wccjobs
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Job title
Social Worker - Casual
Job reference
RA0000128
Date posted
12/04/2019
Application closing date
26/04/2019
Location
Warwick
Salary
£22.64 per hour
Working pattern
Casual, £22.64 per hour
Contractual hours
Blank
Basis
Blank
Job category/type
Social Work Children's (Qualified)
Attachments
Blank
Job description
Adoption Central England (ACE)
About the Role
ACE is the Regional Adoption Agency for Coventry, Solihull, Warwickshire and Worcestershire and Herefordshire Council will be joining later in the year. We are now an established Regional Adoption Agency that is innovative and committed to the highest standards of adoption practice.
We are seeking to recruit
a pool of suitably experienced social workers who would be able to undertake non-agency adoption assessments, birth records counselling and related work with adopted adults, on an occasional basis. You will be on a zero hour contract and paid an hourly rate of GBP 22.64
About Us
As a regional service you will be required to have a flexible approach to working and an ability to travel across the region if necessary. We are particularly looking for people who could work in the south of the region.
We offer supervision and the opportunity to join team training and staff development events.
Key Requirements
Professional Social Work Qualification and current registration as a Social Worker with the Health & Care Professionals Council
Completion of Assessed and Supported year of Employment (ASYE)
Completion of those aspects of Early Professional Development (EPD) Programme (as defined in WCC Career Progression Framework) or equivalent
The ability to interpret and critically analyse varied and complete information or situations with a proposed solution or a plan of action.
The ability to utilise a range of communication skills to engage and work with vulnerable people who may present with complex and challenging needs in order to meet desired outcomes.
The ability to undertake assessment of a range of needs and situations, including those more complex, in developing appropriate plans in partnership with other people.
The ability to represent the local authority in a range of settings.
Understands and keeps abreast of the complex climate in which we operate.
The ability to act autonomously within agreed levels of accountability, seeking guidance from line managers when responding to significant circumstances or situations e.g. policy, budgetary and resource implications.
The ability to work under significant pressure to meet deadlines which may be unpredictable, and deal with competing demands.
The ability and resilience to manage the intense emotional demands that arise from working with vulnerable individuals and groups
The ability work professionally and flexibly with members of your team and the wider organisation.
Non-disabled applicants must be able to drive, have a full, valid driving licence and have a vehicle available for work. Disabled applicants must be able to travel in order to perform the functions of their role (with assistance where necessary).
To be computer literate and operate a range of information technology systems in order to meet service need in relation to the social work role.
Ability to communicate fluently, in writing and verbally, with a wide and varied range of people in a manner that inspires confidence in the social work profession.
Evidence of ongoing commitment to, post qualifying continuous professional development as per HCPC requirements and TCSW Professional Capabilities framework. Specific commitment to meeting the requirements of Warwickshire's Social Work Career Pathway.
To be able to undertake the full range of responsibilities and duties as prescribed within the main tasks for a level 3 Social Worker.
For further information, please see the
Job Description and Person Specification
For further information please contact:
Louise Hathaway - Operations Managers
or
Corina Aursei - Team Manager
Tel: 0300 369 0556
louisehathaway@aceadoption.com
corinaaursei@aceadoption.com
Closing Date:
26th April 2019
To apply for this vacancy please click on the 'Apply' button.
Our method of application is online. Please note, CV's should not be submitted unless asked to do so.
If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on
recruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk
, including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.
You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.
Rewards & Benefits of working for Warwickshire
It really is true that every single job role here at Warwickshire County Council contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our County; we want to do this for our employees, too. We are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours, technology to support remote working (such as light laptops and phones where the role allows).
Time to recharge is so important; we provide a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us. You get all Bank and public holidays off, plus all staff are given an extra day of holiday over Christmas.
As if that wasn't enough, you'll also have access to membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, a host of enhanced family friendly policies and some of the very best Learning and Development training courses to support your ongoing development.
For updates on our latest recruitment news and vacancies follow us on https://twitter.com/wccjobs
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We welcome applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.