Children's Social Worker - Child Protection and Court Proceedings (CP)
Job Details
Working for the Child Protection and Court Proceedings Team provides a real opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for confident and skilled social workers who are determined to achieve the best for children. The role is for 36 hours per week based at one of our 1 offices (please see locations details below).
In return for your time we can offer challenging and rewarding work as well as:
GBP2,000 Start up package scheme (GBP1,000 in your first month's pay, GBP1,000 in your sixth month)
28 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (with option to buy and sell leave)
Relocation allowance up to GBP8,000 (subject to criteria)
A wide variety of training and development opportunities
Flexible working options
Commitment to Career Progression
Childcare vouchers, season ticket loan and subsidised gym membership
Many more benefits under our internal rewards scheme
About the Role
Supporting our social workers with their career development is a priority for us. In Surrey we ensure that our social workers have varied, mixed and manageable workloads, regular supervision, and through annual appraisals you will be have the opportunity for career development and pay progression.
As a Social worker in the Child Protection and Court Proceedings (CP) Team , you will work directly with children and young people who are at risk of significant harm, ensuring that their wishes and feeling are heard and considered. Work in the CP team is supported by strong management and a culture of learning and development, regular supervision and personal development with opportunities to access a range of training activities. The team is made up of social workers, senior social workers, team managers and a Service manager, who work closely with partnership organisations, to reduce the risk to the children and their families
The role is varied and involves working with:
families in the pre-proceedings process,
public and private law proceedings,
looked after children, and
children who are subject to supervision orders or a child protection plan.
To be shortlisted to interview your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence:
That you are a qualified social worker with HCPC and have a social work qualification.
A broad knowledge of social work practice and legislation, including safeguarding.
An ability to demonstrate excellent assessment and analysis skills.
An enhanced DBS (formerly known as the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) will be required for this role.
For more information please find attached to the bottom of this advert a full job description and person specification. We look forward to receiving your application.
Location And Contact Details
A Map of where our Area Teams are located in Surrey
You will be asked to select your preference upon applying.
Quadrant Court, 35 Guildford Road, Woking GU22 7QQ.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact CP Team managers:
Woking: Jana Hagara on
Additional Information
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 5th February, 2017.
Interview date to be confirmed.
Working for the Child Protection and Court Proceedings Team provides a real opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for confident and skilled social workers who are determined to achieve the best for children. The role is for 36 hours per week based at one of our 1 offices (please see locations details below).
In return for your time we can offer challenging and rewarding work as well as:
GBP2,000 Start up package scheme (GBP1,000 in your first month's pay, GBP1,000 in your sixth month)
28 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (with option to buy and sell leave)
Relocation allowance up to GBP8,000 (subject to criteria)
A wide variety of training and development opportunities
Flexible working options
Commitment to Career Progression
Childcare vouchers, season ticket loan and subsidised gym membership
Many more benefits under our internal rewards scheme
About the Role
Supporting our social workers with their career development is a priority for us. In Surrey we ensure that our social workers have varied, mixed and manageable workloads, regular supervision, and through annual appraisals you will be have the opportunity for career development and pay progression.
As a Social worker in the Child Protection and Court Proceedings (CP) Team , you will work directly with children and young people who are at risk of significant harm, ensuring that their wishes and feeling are heard and considered. Work in the CP team is supported by strong management and a culture of learning and development, regular supervision and personal development with opportunities to access a range of training activities. The team is made up of social workers, senior social workers, team managers and a Service manager, who work closely with partnership organisations, to reduce the risk to the children and their families
The role is varied and involves working with:
families in the pre-proceedings process,
public and private law proceedings,
looked after children, and
children who are subject to supervision orders or a child protection plan.
To be shortlisted to interview your CV and personal statement will clearly evidence:
That you are a qualified social worker with HCPC and have a social work qualification.
A broad knowledge of social work practice and legislation, including safeguarding.
An ability to demonstrate excellent assessment and analysis skills.
An enhanced DBS (formerly known as the CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) will be required for this role.
For more information please find attached to the bottom of this advert a full job description and person specification. We look forward to receiving your application.
Location And Contact Details
A Map of where our Area Teams are located in Surrey
You will be asked to select your preference upon applying.
Quadrant Court, 35 Guildford Road, Woking GU22 7QQ.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact CP Team managers:
Woking: Jana Hagara on
Additional Information
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 5th February, 2017.
Interview date to be confirmed.