Jobs

We are looking for social workers who have completed their assessed and supported year in employment to join our Families First Service.

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
You will work with our most vulnerable children, young people and families. Your expertise will support families, help keep children safe and enable them both to thrive.

We have posts available in teams across County Durham, and can take your preferences into account when agreeing where you will be based.

If you have recently qualified and are looking to start your social work career in Durham we would still love to hear from you. Please contact one of our Social Work Academy practice leads Jane Farrell or Gladys Mante-Nyadu to discuss the opportunities available to you .You can contact Jane by e-mail at Jane.Farrell@durham.gov.uk, or by telephone on 07582665535, and Gladys by e-mail at gladys.mante-nyadu@durham.gov.uk, or by telephone on 03000 266172.

This is a rewarding and varied role working with children and families in need of help and protection. You will complete single assessments, work with children on a Child in Need basis, undertake Child Protection work and enquiries under Section 47, as well as Public and Private Law.

Using our signs of safety practice model in a strengths-based, relational, trauma aware way, you will work alongside families to build safety plans and networks with the child's voice at the centre of all that you do.

We encourage you to contact Haley Nebitt, one of our team managers for an informal discussion about the role before you apply. You can contact Hayley by e-mail at Haley.Nesbitt@durham.gov.uk.

HOW WILL I BE SUPPORTED?
We are passionate about social work in County Durham. We are committed to providing a culture where good practice can flourish. We ensure our social workers are highly supported and encourage flexible working to achieve a good work-life balance.
 
You will benefit from a range of training opportunities and professional development through personalised induction, professional supervision, and mentoring.
 
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/childrenssocialwork

WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need a degree in Social Work or equivalent Social Work qualification with current Social Work England registration.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. 

If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.