Newly Qualified Social Workers - Magdalen, United Kingdom - Sefton Council

Sefton Council

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Magdalen, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Newly Qualified Social Workers - Children'
s Services

We are looking for Newly Qualified Social Workers to start their social work journey with us in our Social Work Academy
The Social Work Academy is a North West and Merseyside first

You will have the support of fellow NQSW's, your team manager, and your Practice Assessor Lead.

You will have a protected case load working with no more than five families at any one time to promote learning and group supervision with your team and 1-1 supervision with your team manager., as well as a two week induction before any case allocation.

You will have support from your Practice Assessor lead with your portfolio for your ASYE year, this will consist of supervision, discussions, and reviews to ensure you are supported completing the ASYE portfolio.

The ASYE programme is designed to provide twelve months of developmental support for NQSW's. A NQSW evidences their progressive development to this assessment standard in a portfolio consisting of specific pieces of evidence. Sefton are offering a £1,000 payment to NQSW's who complete the ASYE portfolio within 12 months

You can join us to settle in to your social work career in a structured and managed way.

The close date for this cohort will be 25th
June 2023

Interviews will take place on 18th
and 19th
July 2023

What we require from you:

A commitment to working transparently; in partnership WITH children, young people and families, and partner agencies in a strengthbased way
Experience of working with children, young people, and families; using direct work skills and observation to gain the voice and experiences of children and young people
Knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice research
Knowledge of the Assessment Framework and ability to assess risk and need
Analytical report writing skills and good verbal communication skills
Ability to make child centred decisions, using evidencebased tools
Ability to understand and demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity
Ability to use your own initiative as well as work as part of a team
Commitment to your own personal development and professional growth; to include completion of your ASYE portfolio within months and ongoing commitment to training.

Come and meet us and see what we're all about here in Sefton We are holding an open day on Thursday 22nd
June, sessions are between pm and pm at Magdalen House, Trinity Road, Bootle, L20 3NJ. Please report to reception when you arrive.

To find out more about working in Sefton take a look at our applicant pack and information booklet about joining the Social Work Academy

Equal Opportunities:

How to apply:

Please note, we do not accept CV's (unless specified on the advert).