For us, care is all about teamwork

Care. It’s what we do well at Shropshire Council Children’s Services. Caring for vulnerable children and young people, and their families.

And caring for our people. Join our Safeguarding team, and you’ll thrive as part of a settled, supportive team who always look out for one another. Because when we look after each other, we know we work better, and provide better outcomes for the children and young people who need us. So if you share our passion for helping children and young people grow and develop, we’ll do all we can to help you do the same.

As well as a whole host of excellent benefits, including local government pension scheme, competitive pay, excellent training and flexible working. What’s more, you’ll receive a £5,000 retention payment after two years.

Right now, Ofsted rate us ‘Good’. But we believe we can do better than that. Let’s make that happen.

How you’ll care

We work in a fast-paced, supportive environment where no two days are the same. Operating on a duty basis, we conduct all new s.47 investigations (child protection) and Social Work Assessments following referral. Our interventions are short-term, after which the child is moved to longer-term protection where a plan of help and support has been agreed.

It’s a varied role, involving assessments, court work, child protection investigations, multi-agency meetings and case planning.

Who we’re looking for

In short, more brilliant social workers, whether qualified or soon-to-be-qualified. So you’ll need (or be close to completing) a degree in Social Work, a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), or Certificate in Social Services (CSS), as well as experience working with children and families.

Opportunities are varied, and we encourage applications from social workers with specialist experiences, for example, domestic abuse and pre-birth assessments.

Above all, you’ll be the sort of person who wants to make a real, lasting and positive difference to children and young people. Because that’s what drives us, too.

Who we’re looking for

In short, more brilliant social workers, whether qualified or soon-to-be-qualified. So you’ll need (or be close to completing) a degree in Social Work, a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), or Certificate in Social Services (CSS), as well as experience working with children and families.

Opportunities are varied, and we encourage applications from social workers with specialist experiences, for example, domestic abuse and pre-birth assessments.

Above all, you’ll be the sort of person who wants to make a real, lasting and positive difference to children and young people. Because that’s what drives us, too.

Who we’re looking for

In short, more brilliant social workers, whether qualified or soon-to-be-qualified. So you’ll need (or be close to completing) a degree in Social Work, a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), or Certificate in Social Services (CSS), as well as experience working with children and families.

Opportunities are varied, and we encourage applications from social workers with specialist experiences, for example, domestic abuse and pre-birth assessments.

Above all, you’ll be the sort of person who wants to make a real, lasting and positive difference to children and young people. Because that’s what drives us, too.

PLEASE NOTE: We are ONLY accepting applications from qualified or soon-to-be-qualified social workers. You MUST have (or be close to completing) a degree in Social Work, a Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Diploma in Social Work (DipSW), or Certificate in Social Services (CSS), as well as experience working with children and families. We will NOT consider applications from candidates who do not meet these criteria.

How we’ll care for you

• Competitive salary and benefits.

• £5,000 retention payment (after two years).

• Local government pension scheme.

• Positive and supportive access to visible managers in the office, and online.

• High-quality, regular supervision.

• A restorative, relationship-based practice model with both our clients and staff.

• A warm and nurturing work environment.

• Mutual respect at all levels.

• An excellent training programme.

• Great opportunities for progression.

• Strong relationships with partner organisations.

• Protected Lieu/TOIL time.

• Flexible and agile working.

• A wide range of support from fellow professionals.

• Free car parking.

• A robust ASYE programme.

• Stable and supportive teams with permanent Team Managers.

• A clear progression framework from ASYE to Director of Children’s Services.

• Fostering Friendly employer