We are excited to advertise for the role of a Social Worker to join our Assessment and Targeted intervention service . As a service we welcome applications from newly qualified to experienced social workers to join our dynamic friendly teams.
As an assessment social worker, you are responsible for supporting families from the start of their journey into Children’s Services. You will complete initial Child and Family assessments, identifying risk and need and making recommendations for ongoing support from a longer-term team or a short-term intervention within our team. This provides social workers the opportunity to put support in place, make positive changes and to empower families to achieve their goals. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to working with the children and young people of York to make sustainable changes and improve outcomes for children.
It is an exciting time to join us in York! We are undertaking a significant roll out of the Signs of Safety model and a significant investment in staff training. We have a clear career pathway for social workers in York. We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers through to those with more experience. If you have more experience (three years post qualifying experience) we may offer to directly recruit you as a Senior Social Worker at a higher grade. Please speak to us if this is of interest.
Candidates will need to be highly motivated and committed to ensuring timescales are met to ensure our young people receive a good quality service. The candidate will need to be able to work independently, with skills in working within timescales and with conflicting priorities.
It is critical that the candidate has excellent written and oral communication skills. The preparation of clear, analytical and coherent reports is a requirement of this post. Assessing need and writing children’s plans which include the voice of children, young people and families throughout the process is essential.
If you are a dedicated professional who wants to make a difference for children and young people, then apply now.
The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
This post is a hybrid role with a blend of working from council offices as well as remotely. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
Relocation expenses, in accordance with the City of York Council’s Relocation Policy, may be available for the successful candidate subject to meeting the relevant criteria.
If you feel you have the experience and skills to join our service and you would like to discuss the role further, you can contact Catherine Wong or Sara walding on the following email addresses.
Closing Date: Wednesday 8 November 2023 at 12 midnight
Interview Date: Wednesday 15 November 2023