Social Worker-Returning to Social Work

Leicestershire County Council is hiring a Social Worker to return to social work practice. The role involves supporting individuals to re-register and return to the profession. The position offers a permanent contract, flexible working options, and a competitive salary. The successful candidate will have a social work qualification, experience of social work practice, and the ability to communicate clearly and analyze information.

Requirements

• Previous Social work qualification (degree or equivalent)
• Previous registration with Social Work England with a break of two years or more
• Experience of social work practice working with children and families
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child-care legislation and social work practice, Knowledge of social work methods and model
• Full, valid, UK driving licence (or be able to convert your current licence) AND have access to a vehicle
• Ability to communicate clearly, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to analyse information to reach a decision
• Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks, with the ability to respond flexibly to changing requirement

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£32,070 - £34,359 per annum whilst working as a SW Assistant, £38,734 - £42,448 (Inclusive of Market premium £3,283) as a Level 2 Social Worker, £43,221 - £45,982 (Inclusive of Market premium £3,283) as a Level 3 Social Worker)
• Permanent contract
• Flexible working options (part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working)
• Support for restoration and registration fee with Social Work England
• Monthly reflective supervision with your manager and access to regular group reflective supervision
• Access to a wide range of training to support your development
• Support of the Practice Excellence Team for 1:1 support, mentoring and development alongside tailored support
• Reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability
• Disability Confident Employer