Each Team is made up of; a Team Manager, Consultant Social Worker(s), Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, Children’s Practitioners and Family Practitioners.
This role will include holding a small caseload of complex work and supports development into a management role in the future.
This will include conducting supervision meetings and supporting other members of the team and providing management cover in the Team Manager’s absence.
- Assessment, based in Hemel Hempstead
- Specialist Adolescent Service (SASH), based in Stevenage
About you
We are pleased to offer sponsorship of eligible roles that met the UKV&I requirements for candidates who currently reside in the UK at the time of application.
It is essential that all Consultant Social workers who apply have the following:
- Qualified and Social Work England Registered
- Comprehensive knowledge of the challenges associate with working with Children and their Families
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of legislation, guidance, policy, and procedures
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft IT package
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Regular Access to a vehicle
Please note there may be additional specific criteria depending on the team.
Assessment:
- The role will require you to support social workers, by assisting in court work which will include attending court, therefore a thorough knowledge of care proceedings and court experience is required.
- For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Cecilia.Ileyemi@hertfordshire.gov.uk
SASH:
- Experience of working with children experiencing extra familial harm.
- For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Charlotte.Opie-Greer@hertfordshire.gov.uk
This job role is within the Health and Social Care, level 12 job profile. Please locate this via:
Job profiles – Health and social care
To read more about our service and opportunities available visit our Childrens Social Work page
Recruitment timeline: we are checking applications regularly and will arrange ad hoc interviews – please check your emails for updates.
Additional Benefits for Social Work roles include:
- Monthly Market Enhanced Payment
- One off £1k Welcome Payment* (terms & conditions apply)
- Lease Car Scheme
- Up to £6k relocation expenses (terms & conditions apply)
- Hybrid working model
- 5 Days additional annual leave entitlement
- SWE Registration Fee paid
How to apply
As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.
Secondment
This position is open to secondments. 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 Secondment Form as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.
Additional information
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.
Safeguarding
This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
Driving required
You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.
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.
