Our commitment to you:
A working environment that is supportive and rewarding, where professional curiosity is actively encouraged, while working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do.
Great training and development options for all roles. We have a supportive management team which encourages critical reflection/supervision and structured progression routes for Social Workers from ASYE to Advanced Practitioners.
Working in partnership with a wide range of professionals from a variety of health and social care backgrounds. Working with partners from across the borough we will support strengths-based, outcome focused interventions.
In addition to competitive rates of pay, we offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees; a generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements. Local Government Pension scheme and payment of Social Work England registration fees will be included.
What we want from you:
Person centred and compassionate, you’ll possess excellent listening skills, be highly organised and a team player. Passionate about social work and working with adults in a strengths-based way to meet their care and support needs in order to live as independently as possible.
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An in-depth understanding of the legal frameworks relevant to Adult Social Work.
- Experience of supporting and mentoring ASYE social workers and students on placement. Social Work England registration
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Hold a full UK driving licence
- Substantial Post-qualified experience.
We know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community.
Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week, please see above for additional details.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
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We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities, and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore, we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
