Social Workers (Adult Services)
Calderdale Council
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Job summary
We are seeking Newly Qualified, Experienced and Return to Practice Social Workers to work within our Adult Services and Wellbeing directorate. We have a number of exciting social work roles across our directorate including Safeguarding, Mental Health, All Age Disability Service and Older Peoples locality teams.
In Calderdale we recognise that people are the experts in their own lives and as a result we require Social Workers to challenge the circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude or oppress. We want Social Workers who respect the dignity and diversity of the people we are here for. Our service is responsible for making sure people within our communities live as independently as possible for as long as possible. We take a proportionate approach and involve ourselves in people's lives in the least intrusive way possible and always in their best interests.
If this is something that excites you, and you are passionate about Human Rights, Mental Capacity and Strengths Based Working, then we would love to hear from you.
Social Workers play an integral role in delivering our statutory responsibilities under The Care Act 2014 and our directorate vision for individuals to live their largest life possible, recognising their individual aspirations, building on their strengths, their social networks and to feel connected to their communities.
Main duties of the job
Our ambition is to
. Provide people with appropriate information, advice and support.
. Enable people to remain as independent as possible, with some short-term support if necessary.
. Incorporate peoples strengths and abilities when considering any help and support that may be needed.
. Deliver support in a way that enables people to live the life that they want while keeping safe.
. Review care and support regularly to make sure it remains appropriate.
. Treat people with dignity and respect and work with other organisations to get the best care and support possible.
If you are a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) or a student nearing the end of your social work training and starting to look for your first social work job, we would welcome your application. If you join us as a NQSW we will support you on our ASYE programme. This includes dedicated monthly group sessions with our Practice Educator Consultant, a maximum protected caseload of 15 and protected weekly development time.
About us
This is on top of our standard offer to all social workers
- Knowledgeable and supportive colleagues.
- Regular supervision from your line manager, as well as quarterly Shared Conversations (appraisal).
- Reflective team sessions.
- Multiple training and development opportunities to support you in your development, including a career progression pathway.
- Flexible working getting the best of both office and home working.
- Generous and progressive annual leave entitlement.
- Lease car scheme and other support with travel costs.
The wellbeing of our staff is of upmost importance to us. We recognise that a resilient team need a good work/life balance and supportive leadership. This is something we are mindful of and are dedicated to.
Date posted
20 October 2023
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,496 to £40,478 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
F0013-23-0009
Job locations
Calderdale Council
Westgate House
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 1PS
Employer details
Employer name
Calderdale Council
Address
Calderdale Council
Westgate House
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 1PS
Employer's website
https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2 (Opens in a new tab)





