Social Worker (2 posts)
There has never been a better time to join Nottinghamshire County Council’s Adult Social Care team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Social Workers who want to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults. You will need to be qualified and registered with HCPC or have applied for registration; have experience of working with members of the public; have an ability to carry out assessments; and respond to complex needs which include safeguarding.
In addition have an understanding of the relevant policy and legislation underpinning the social work role. Applications are welcomed from both newly qualified and experienced Social Workers. In return for your commitment, successful candidates will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme, access to training, and other professional development opportunities to enable them to fulfil their role, raise their competency level and progress their career. You will be provided with regular support and supervision from a senior practitioner and a team manager and have access to the department’s policies and procedures. We have mobilised our social care teams which means that employees are issued with tablet devices to enable them to work more flexibly and reduce overall travel time. We are currently undergoing a Programme of Transformation to ensure we are a modern workplace and are able to respond quickly to changes within the sector. Our priority is to provide a good quality social care service to Nottinghamshire residents, in particular focussing on: Promoting independence and wellbeing Ensuring value for money Promoting choice and control.
In return for great candidates, we offer generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working and learning and development opportunities.
For further information, please contact: Lindy Wilson, Ros Green or Trish Coggans, Team Manager on 0115 8042000. Email: lindy.wilson@nottscc.gov.uk, ros.green@nottscc.gov.uk or trish.coggans@nottscc.gov.uk
Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
This vacancy is closed to applications.