Look after vulnerable children. We’ll look after you.

Social Worker/ Senior Social Worker – Children Looked After Service and 16+ Children Looked After Teams (Incl UASC)

£38,626.00-£47,754.00 (dependant upon experience)

Plus £5,000 retention payment

Social Worker – Children Looked After Service

At Shropshire Council’s Children’s Services, it’s all about the care. It always has been and always will be. We care for some of the most vulnerable children and their families in Shropshire. We care that children’s voices are heard. We believe that when we treat children and young people with respect and trust, love and encouragement, we give children every opportunity to grow.

We care for our staff, too. Which is why we’re investing in everything from new staff to new ways of working, so that our brilliant teams can do what they do best: give the best possible care to the children of Shropshire. And because we care about the great work you do, you’ll enjoy a £5,000 retention payment, too. Because this is more than a job. It’s a career. And it’s all about the care.

How you’ll care for children

Join the Children Looked After service, and you’ll be responsible for ongoing assessment work and intervention with children and families. It’s all about progressing children’s plans and ensuring that they have access to the right level of service at the right time. You’ll work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to make sure that the child’s voice is always heard and recorded, and that it forms an integral part of your case planning.

What essential skills are we looking for?

To apply for this role, you’ll need to be an experienced social worker with a degree in social work or equivalent, a diploma in social work or certificate in social services. You’ll also need post-qualifying experience in children and families work, and to have completed your ASYE.

Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. Early applications are encouraged.

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.

For further information about this role, please see the attached supporting documentation. 

Further information is available in the attached documents.