Social Worker - Children with Disabilities - Clacton

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities - Clacton

Location: Clacton-On-Sea , Essex Salary: 25473 - 33488 per annum Date posted: 19/05/2012 16:02 Job type:Permanent Company: Working for Essex Contact: Leanne Johnson Ref: Totaljobs/WE-EC12440 Job ID: 53562618

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team - Clacton-on-Sea

up to 33,488 per annum

Since 2009 we have had a real focus on ensuring that improvements were made and embedded across our everyday practice. At the end of 2011 these improvements were recognised and endorsed by Ofsted.

It's an incredibly positive way to begin 2012 but it's not the end. We've made huge strides but still have much to do to achieve all of our goals. That just means we're more committed than ever to continual improvement. It also means that we listen to our people and value their input. So, as we continue to build on this significant step forward in transforming our service, you could have a big part to play.

Offering all the professional challenges and support you need, and would expect from a County spanning east London through to the east coast, you'll see that we're just as serious about your development as we are about our own.

We are currently keen to recruit to our Children with Disabilities team in Clacton.

Clacton is a fantastic location, it is well know for its idyllic seaside villages with great travel links. It is situated at the eastern end of the A133, accessed via a largely improved road from the A120 junction at Hare Green, four miles east of Colchester. Nearby to the north-east is the neighbouring resort of Frinton-on-Sea.

In essence, your role in the future will be less about long hours and more about being a model professional. We're investing in a major transformation as we aim to become the home of high quality social care.

To play a key part in transforming the lives of children and families, you'll need a DIPSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent. This will be backed up by post-qualification experience as a children's social worker. Open to change and ready to innovate, you will be keen to join an environment where you can stretch yourself professionally, make an impact individually and deliver positive outcomes collaboratively.

If you are this type of Social Worker and want more information please contact The Working for Essex Team on 0844 800 6685.

Or, apply and discover more about our excellent benefits and diverse careers at:

www.workingforessex.com/socialcare

Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

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Benefits

Band 1-6

You will also be offered a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including:

Support

Relocation assistance if you're moving to Essex to take up a new role (conditions apply)A Local Government final salary pension schemeInterest-free bus and rail season ticket loans from 100 - 5,000, as well as pool bikes and a car sharing schemeSpecial leave, dependents leave and time off for public duties, depending on circumstances.Access to a staff counselling service.Lease car scheme (dependant on role and conditions)Access to key worker housingChildcare Voucher SchemeDeath in service allowance to the value of 3x your salary

Development

Extensive Induction programmesExcellent training and development opportunities.Work options that include Job Share and Career Break schemes.Assistance with professional qualifications

Social

At least 22 days' annual leave, rising to 29 days, depending upon grade and length of serviceA sports and social club at County Hall,Chelmsford.Staff discount in gyms, travel agents, car sales/services, restaurants, shops and days out

Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.