Team: Children with Disabilities Team South

Job Family: Supporting  -  up to CBG 11

Salary: 

Senior Practitioner

£38" 479 - £41 632 per annum pro rata + £5 150 MRS per annum pro rata + £4 "350 enhanced MRS per annum pro rata

Level 2 Social Worker

£35" 992 - £37 536 per annum pro rata - Plus MRS £5 150 per annum pro rata & Enhanced MRS £3 850 per annum " pro rata 

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location:  You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role" " which will be no less than once per month.

Contract:  Hybrid - Permanent

Closing Date:  11th March 2024

Interview Date: TBC

About the role: 

Central Bedfordshire Council is excited to offer the opportunity for a Senior Practitioner role within our Children Service’s Children with Disabilities Team. In Central Bedfordshire" we want to assist children and young people to grow up safely achieve more and be happy and healthy. We know that the only way to protect our most vulnerable children is to value and support our talented Social Workers and we are looking for the finest Social Workers to join our progressive teams and in return to offer you the opportunity to develop " progress your career and find your greatness.

You will have relevant experience in understanding the best way of applying different social work theories and come up with ideas and knowledge to deliver imaginative ambitious interventions that improve outcomes for all involved. You will also have the communication skills to work with other agencies and present high-quality reports.  This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to develop their social work career.

We are proud that in the Children with Disabilities Team we enable workers to gain a vast amount of experience and opportunities in working with families who are subject to CWD Early Help Short Breaks" CWD Short Breaks Child in Need " Child Protection and Public Law Outline Processes and Court Work.  As part of our work we are embracing MI and systemic models of social work practice.

As a Senior Practitioner" " you’ll work alongside the Team Manager and have additional responsibility to support the Team Manager and service in developing the team to reflect and meet future need and changes. This is an exciting time to be part of the Children with Disabilities Team as the service adapts and grows.

Our Offer

We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff" " to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page

Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer.  We welcome discussion on location" " hours and working pattern as part of the application process.

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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this Recruitment Pack

For an informal discussion about this position" " please contact: Julia Overton on 0300 300 4008 or email Julia.overton@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

For queries related to the recruitment of this vacancy" " please contact: The Recruitment Team at recruitment@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk

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Safeguarding (For DBS posts only):

Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children" young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees " volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.  

To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants" " it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.

If you require assistance to apply for our roles" help with writing your CV " interview techniques or careers advice please contact our team of careers advisors at ncs@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk Our service is confidential" " impartial and free for all.