Project Worker - Halifax, United Kingdom - Calderdale Council

Calderdale Council
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Halifax, United Kingdom

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Description
Application closing date
13/11/202- Location
Halifax

  • Salary
Scale 5, £24,496 - £26,845 per annum

  • Package
37 hours per week, permanent

  • Job category/type
Council

  • Job description

Post Ref:
CC746
Our vision for Calderdale in 2024 is for a place where you can realise your potential whoever you are.


We aspire to be a place where talent and enterprise can thrive and all employees are supported and encouraged to share their enterprising ideas.

A place defined by our innate kindness and resilience, by how our people care for each other, are able to recover from setbacks and are full of hope.

Calderdale will stand out, be known, and be distinctive.

Calderdale is a beautiful metropolitan borough in the heart of the Yorkshire Pennines, situated between Manchester and Leeds.

The spectacular natural landscape, vibrant towns, quirky culture, and tremendous architecture make it a great place to live and work.

Its ideal location allows for easy access via the motorway or rail into the town centre or the surrounding area.


The last Ofsted Inspection judged Calderdale Council's Children's Services as 'Good' overall with outstanding features for all our services to children in care and care leavers.


We have fantastic opportunities in Children's Social Care and are looking for passionate and committed people who can make a meaningful difference to our children and contribute to our continuing improvement journey.


The benefits of working for Calderdale Children's Social Care is that you will be supported to provide the very best service for our children.

Quality reflective supervision is provided and there is very much a learning culture within the service.


We have a commitment to maintaining caseloads at an appropriate level, which ensures practitioners are given opportunities to work effectively and robustly.

We value our staff and in recognition we offer a free car parking permit and after the first year a retention payment.

You will be given a comprehensive induction program and provided with regular person focused supervision to meet your well-being, training and development needs.


The Role

Calderdale council considers children who are at risk of or are being exploited as the most vulnerable children and an established Child Exploataition multi-agency hub is in place to prevent children and young people from being groomed and exploited.


To support the hub we are recruiting 2 child exploitation project worker to ensure that children, who are at risk or affected by exploitation receive the appropriate support to meet their needs.

The role provides intensive 1-1 support for a number of children in a multi-agency setting of Police and Children's Social Care alongside other relevant partner agencies.


You would be expected to attend the CE meetings and provide updates on cases you are allocated as well as contribute to the decision making of young people.


There is also a role to undertake group work, sessions with children in a variety of settings and training for professionals promoting issues and awareness around CE.


We will offer:


  • Supportive management and a servicewide commitment to continuous improvement.
  • A creative and challenging team with supportive colleagues.
  • Supervision and appraisal arrangements to build your skills and to assist you in your career development.
  • An excellent learning and development programme that reflects your needs and the skills that you will need to develop.
Applications will be considered from those who hold a relevant qualification, and have demonstrable experience of working with young people Years of Age) who have been affected by CE.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.


Closing Date:
Monday 13th November 2023

Interview Date:

TBC
We may utilise digital interview methods.


On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.
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