Social Worker – Locality
Salary: £36,124 – £40,446 for newly qualified social workers with less than 2 years’ experience; £38,626 – £43,693 for experienced social workers with over 2 years’ experience. Car user allowance and reimbursement of Social Work England fees are provided. 37 hours per week, full time, hybrid (Stockport Civic Complex and home working).
Responsibilities
- Support families from first assessment through to the end of care proceedings.
- Build strong relationships and ensure the voices of children and young people are central in practice.
- Identify children’s and young people’s needs, assessing risks and developing effective care plans that create lasting change.
- Collaborate with specialist services (e.g., IROs, Aspire, disability team) to obtain expert advice and support.
Qualifications and Experience
- Newly qualified social workers with less than 2 years of experience.
- Experienced social workers with more than 2 years’ experience.
- Commitment to learning and professional development; a willingness to share knowledge with team members.
Benefits and Support
We offer a comprehensive support package, including:
- Direct access to a team leader and two senior practitioners who oversee six social workers.
- A strong workforce development programme with restorative practice training and SEND needs training.
- Year‑long practice development sessions for ASYE practitioners.
- Protected time for CPD and a yearly professional development review.
- Induction programme that gradually increases caseload complexity.
- Monthly reflective supervision; opportunities for group and advanced practitioner supervision.
- Access to specialist advice from services such as IROs, Aspire, disability and short breaks teams.
- Opportunity to apply for a corporate induction that meets across the council.
- Modern offices equipped with the latest technology for hybrid working.
- Reimbursement of Social Work England regulator fees.
- Full subscription to Research in Practice.
- Discounted multi‑storey parking on site.
- Car user allowance of up to £963 per annum.
- Annual ‘Ambitious Stockport’ Awards recognising staff who live our values.
- ASYE programme and post‑ASYE support.
- For experienced social workers, the opportunity to become a Practice Educator and mentor students with a payment.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex‑military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will be guaranteed to be shortlisted for assessment if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.
The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment clearances, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Stockport Council holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but the current campaign does not qualify for sponsorship.
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