Job details

Job reference

REQ00000017429

Date posted

18/10/2024

Application closing date

Blank

Location

CARLISLE

Salary

£40,221 - £41,418

Package

Blank

Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Social Worker - CMB1371e

Job description

Social Worker x 2 - CMB1371e

Location(s): Countywide

Contract: Fixed term 12 months

Hours: 37

Salary: £40,221 - £41,418

The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.

Are you an experienced and hard-working Social Worker looking to develop your career?

Who we are looking for

The successful person will be required to assess Kinship Carers under the Regulation 24 legislation, complete fostering assessments in a time critical manner and present to the Fostering Panel in line with the fostering regulations.

The role also includes providing supervision and support to approved connected persons carers. As a developing service, there will also be opportunities to deliver support groups and training.

The successful applicant will need to be a team player, demonstrate enthusiasm, an ability to work on their own initiative and to engage with applicants and approved carers. The ability to complete high quality assessments to tight deadlines is essential, this is a fast paced team where good organisational skills and an ability to respond at short notice are key to the role

We are offering this as a countywide post, and as such, the work base location can be agreed with the team manager and we are happy to discuss this at interview. There may be occasions where travel outside Cumbria is required.

Informal enquiries to

This role requires an enhanced DBS check with a Childrens and Adults Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults and/or Children.

Interview information

Closing date: 10th November 2024

Interview date: TBC

What we can offer you

The postholder will be employed by Cumberland Council, and it is a new, modern, vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits, including:

Excellent training and development offers

Flexible working opportunities

Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Various perks and discounts schemes, including money off your phone contract and local gyms

Competitive rates of pay

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cumberland Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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