Newly Qualified Social Worker - Children's Social Care

Essex County Council

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Job summary

Location: Opportunities available across all Essex locations Are you a Newly Qualified Social Worker looking to join an award winning ASYE programme within the Children and Families function where you will have a protected caseload as well as protected time for reflective supervision? We are currently recruiting for our Summer 2024 ASYE programme and will be holding dedicated ASYE Recruitment Assessment Days across Essex from 16th - 30th April.

Main duties of the job

Location: Opportunities available across all Essex locations Are you a Newly Qualified Social Worker looking to join an award winning ASYE programme within the Children and Families function where you will have a protected caseload as well as protected time for reflective supervision? We are currently recruiting for our Summer 2024 ASYE programme and will be holding dedicated ASYE Recruitment Assessment Days across Essex from 16th - 30th April. Our Children and Families teams across Essex will be recruiting, the locations are: North (includes Colchester, Clacton-on-sea & Tendring) Mid (includes Chelmsford, Braintree & Maldon) West (includes Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford) South (includes Basildon, Brentwood & Rochford)

About us

Essex County Council Market Road Chelmsford. CM1 1QH About Us Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, but we are also delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years! Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video here

Date posted

20 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£31,161 to £31,161 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

req16389

Job locations

CM1 1QH

Chelmsford

CM1 1QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Newly Qualified Social Worker - Children's Social Care Permanent, Full Time £31,161 per annum Location: Essex Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 1st April 2024 Location: Opportunities available across all Essex locations Our Children and Families teams across Essex will be recruiting, the locations are: North (includes Colchester, Clacton-on-sea & Tendring) Mid (includes Chelmsford, Braintree & Maldon) West (includes Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford) South (includes Basildon, Brentwood & Rochford) Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video here About You You will be studying for a Social Care Degree or Master's, qualifying in summer 2024 and will be keen to start a career within social care. You'll bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn and a passion to help others. The role will require you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travel around the county of Essex, potentially transporting service users and their belongings in an emergency. As such, a driving licence and car, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. What we offer in return For the first 12 months you will join other NQSW's, working within one of our frontline teams, to complete the ASYE programme. You will benefit from solution focused training and our full support throughout your ASYE year, embedding a real sense of belonging as you start your journey with us. Following the completion of your ASYE you will have the opportunity to develop your career and continue personal development with Essex County Council, within the Children and Families service. https://workingforessex.com/role/children-families?source=workingforessex.com We'll support you to be your best

  • Training and development to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
  • Dedicated wellbeing time
  • MyReward - includes discounts or cashback from hundreds of retailers.
  • Flexible working options
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals.
  • Employee Networks - communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC.
  • Lease Car scheme
  • With us you can have peace of mind with life assurance of three times annual salary
  • Payment of professional fees for approved professions
  • Local Government Pension Scheme. View Key Facts and FAQ's about the LGPS.
  • Volunteering leave (up to 4 days per annum)
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service.
    • Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here. Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/ Apply now . Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community. Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Newly Qualified Social Worker - Children's Social Care Permanent, Full Time £31,161 per annum Location: Essex Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 1st April 2024 Location: Opportunities available across all Essex locations Our Children and Families teams across Essex will be recruiting, the locations are: North (includes Colchester, Clacton-on-sea & Tendring) Mid (includes Chelmsford, Braintree & Maldon) West (includes Harlow, Epping and Uttlesford) South (includes Basildon, Brentwood & Rochford) Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video here About You You will be studying for a Social Care Degree or Master's, qualifying in summer 2024 and will be keen to start a career within social care. You'll bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn and a passion to help others. The role will require you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travel around the county of Essex, potentially transporting service users and their belongings in an emergency. As such, a driving licence and car, or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. What we offer in return For the first 12 months you will join other NQSW's, working within one of our frontline teams, to complete the ASYE programme. You will benefit from solution focused training and our full support throughout your ASYE year, embedding a real sense of belonging as you start your journey with us. Following the completion of your ASYE you will have the opportunity to develop your career and continue personal development with Essex County Council, within the Children and Families service. https://workingforessex.com/role/children-families?source=workingforessex.com We'll support you to be your best

  • Training and development to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
  • Dedicated wellbeing time
  • MyReward - includes discounts or cashback from hundreds of retailers.
  • Flexible working options
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals.
  • Employee Networks - communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC.
  • Lease Car scheme
  • With us you can have peace of mind with life assurance of three times annual salary
  • Payment of professional fees for approved professions
  • Local Government Pension Scheme. View Key Facts and FAQ's about the LGPS.
  • Volunteering leave (up to 4 days per annum)
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service.
    • Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here. Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found on https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/ Apply now . Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community. Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • You will be studying for a Social Care Degree or Master's, qualifying in summer 2024 and will be keen to start a career within social care. You'll bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn and a passion to help others

    Desirable

    • You will be studying for a Social Care Degree or Master's, qualifying in summer 2024 and will be keen to start a career within social care. You'll bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn and a passion to help others

    Experience

    Essential

    • You will be studying for a Social Care Degree or Master's, qualifying in summer 2024 and will be keen to start a career within social care. You'll bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn and a passion to help others

    Desirable

    • For the first 12 months you will join other NQSW's, working within one of our frontline teams, to complete the ASYE programme. You will benefit from solution focused training and our full support throughout your ASYE year, embedding a real sense of belonging as you start your journey with us.
    • Following the completion of your ASYE you will have the opportunity to develop your career and continue personal development with Essex County Council, within the Children and Families service.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • You will be studying for a Social Care Degree or Master's, qualifying in summer 2024 and will be keen to start a career within social care. You'll bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn and a passion to help others

    Desirable

    • You will be studying for a Social Care Degree or Master's, qualifying in summer 2024 and will be keen to start a career within social care. You'll bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn and a passion to help others

    Experience

    Essential

    • You will be studying for a Social Care Degree or Master's, qualifying in summer 2024 and will be keen to start a career within social care. You'll bring a positive attitude and willingness to learn and a passion to help others

    Desirable

    • For the first 12 months you will join other NQSW's, working within one of our frontline teams, to complete the ASYE programme. You will benefit from solution focused training and our full support throughout your ASYE year, embedding a real sense of belonging as you start your journey with us.
    • Following the completion of your ASYE you will have the opportunity to develop your career and continue personal development with Essex County Council, within the Children and Families service.

    Disclosure and Barring Service Check

    This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Essex County Council

    Address

    CM1 1QH

    Chelmsford

    CM1 1QH


    Employer's website

    https://www.workingforessex.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    Essex County Council

    Address

    CM1 1QH

    Chelmsford

    CM1 1QH


    Employer's website

    https://www.workingforessex.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Commercial Partnership Lead

    Jenna Barrell

    jenna.barrell2@essex.gov.uk

    03330322774

    Date posted

    20 March 2024

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £31,161 to £31,161 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Full-time

    Reference number

    req16389

    Job locations

    CM1 1QH

    Chelmsford

    CM1 1QH


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