Hertfordshire (On-Site)
Permanent, Flexible hours, Full time, Job share, Part time
Enhanced DBS check required
£30,000 - £44,999
Job Title: Social Worker/ Senior Social Worker
Location: Hertfordshire
Starting Salary: £35,745 with the opportunity to progress to £39,186 pa (pro rata for part-time) - senior social worker - £40,221 with the opportunity to progress to £44,428 pa (pro rata for part-time) £1,000 welcome payment, relocation package and car lease schemes (terms apply).
Hours: Full Time, Part Time, Job Share and Flexible Hours available
Contract: Permanent and fixed term
Diversity: We are an inclusive employer and value a diverse workforce
Job Duties:
We are looking for social workers to join our older people, adult disability, integrated discharge service, Autism, safeguarding and connected lives gateway teams.
Newly qualified social workers:
If you have recently completed your social work degree, you'll be enrolled onto our assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) programme, with all the benefits and support available for a newly Qualified Social Worker.
Senior social workers will:
- be a qualified, registered social worker who has successfully completed an ASYE program and is working to the Social Work England professional standards
- actively undertake a specialist role e.g., AMHP, Practice Educator, Moving & Handling, Housing solutions lead or equivalent, or agreement to undertake at least one of these roles within the first year
- work at the required level of the professional capabilities’ framework.
Find out more at Adult social work in Hertfordshire
You can apply any time and we will be in touch.
If you'd like to talk to us please contact: rosanna.carden@hertfordshire.gov.uk
Additional Information
Benefits of working for us:
• Flexible Working Arrangements (depending on the role)
• Excellent Career Development
• Salary Exchange for Additional Benefits
• Excellent Pension Scheme with Employer Contributions
• Shopping Discounts
• Support Groups & Wellbeing Schemes
Disability Confident: We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
English Fluency: The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding children and adults is of utmost importance to Hertfordshire County Council. The Council requires employees to abide by legislation and best practice to enable Hertfordshire to achieve this. This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. For more information Click Here
Fixed Term and/or Secondment: This is a Fixed Term or Secondment vacancy. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the attached Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.
Driving Roles Only: As part of this role, you will be required to travel to other HCC Sites/Residences either using your own mode of transport or a company car. In light of this, the ability to drive and/or travel around the County is required for this role a DVLA check will be required on appointment.
How to Apply
Please upload your most recent CV ensuring gaps in employment have been addressed. This is an apply any time advert, we will be in touch with you.