SOCIAL WORKERS
Locality Team
36 Hours, Permanent
The Denton Centre
Acre Street
Denton
Manchester
M34 2AE
Salary: Grade H. Scale 29 - £32,029 to Scale 34 - £36,876 with a profession bar at SCP 31 **
All appointments will be to the bottom salary point in the grade with annual incremental progression each April until the grade maximum is reached. Where an individual can evidence their existing salary in a relevant role surpasses the grade starting salary, a higher entry salary will be considered, subject to the professional grade development criteria also being met if that point is higher than the bar point.
** This post is classified as being in a professional job category. As such the grade for the job has a professional grade development bar which employees can progress through subject to meeting the following criteria:
1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND
2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND
3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND
4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level.
We have fantastic opportunities for newly qualified and experienced social workers to join us as we continue to make a real impact on children’s lives.
Working in one of our Locality teams, you will be centrally located with colleagues who are passionate about delivering the best possible service to vulnerable children.
You will have the opportunity to put your previous experience to good use while you manage a diverse caseload. As you will expect, we are looking for Social Workers who can undertake effective assessments of need and co-ordinate the provision of the appropriate services.
In return, you will be surrounded by a strong supportive network of experienced Social Workers and Managers who will provide you with a comprehensive induction, training, help and advice to enable you to reach your full potential.
Why work for us?
• Supportive teams and a great, friendly working environment
• Flexible working opportunities
• Social Work teams centrally located together
• A high standard of professional supervision and a focus on supporting professional development
• Manageable caseloads to enable reflective practice
This is an exciting time to join Tameside and you will be part of a service that is highly committed, welcoming and supportive. We are continuing to transform our approach to how we deliver services to support children and families having implemented the Signs of Safety Practice Model.
This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English in the person specification
This post requires an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
On appointment you will be paid the starting salary for the grade, and progress to the maximum salary for the grade through the council's annual increment process. In cases where an individual can evidence that their existing salary, in a relevant role to which they are being appointed is higher than the starting salary, then a higher salary within the grade salary range may be considered in accordance with the Council's pay framework. Individuals appointed above the starting salary for the grade, but not at the maximum salary, will then be subject to the annual increment process until they reach the maximum
Please indicate on your application form which team you have a preference to work in.
To find out more about our Social Worker roles and the benefits of working for Tameside, please give Ally Przewoznik (Recruitment & Retention Manager) a call on 0161 342 2612 or 0758 396 2139 or alternatively by email
allison.przewoznik@tameside.gov.uk
Ref No: DPT110
Closing Date: 20th June 2019
Interview date: To be confirmed.
Job Description/ Person Specification.docx