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There are exciting things happening in Children's Services at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council!
Majella McCarthy, our new Director of Children's Services is passionate about driving improvement in outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Due to the promotion of the current postholder, we are looking for an experienced, innovative and ambitious social worker who places children and young people at the centre of everything they do. This aspirational social worker will support the Head of Service to lead on the development and management of the Newly Qualified Social Work Academy. In this role, you will provide reflective supervision, mentoring, and practice development for Newly Qualified Social Workers on the ASYE programme.
Stockton-on-Tees prides itself on developing a reflective and learning culture for staff, that aspires to support children and families to stay together safely.
You'll be joining an ambitious organisation and Children's Service, which has huge potential and an empowering culture. You'll also be coming to a place on the precipice of significant transformation that will change lives for generations to come.
Alongside regular supervision, access to learning and development opportunities, mental health and well-being support, we offer an excellent reward package including:
A salary of up to £45,718 (plus pending pay award)
Flexible Working arrangements - working across locations in Stockton and the ability to work some of your time from home.
27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service. Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
Your SWE Registration paid for.
Access to a number of employee benefits including salary sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, employee assistance programme, physiotherapy, and more.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role before you apply, then please contact Lynn Stoneley (Head of Service - Practice Development & Principal Social Worker) via email on
lynn.stoneley@stockton.gov.uk . Please note: Due to Christmas scheduling, the closing date for this advert is 7th January 2025, with shortlisting on 8th January 2025 and interviews provisionally scheduled for 13th January 2025. We look forward to reading your application. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ' DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK '. All communication will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your North East Jobs account.
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lynn.stoneley@stockton.gov.uk . Please note: Due to Christmas scheduling, the closing date for this advert is 7th January 2025, with shortlisting on 8th January 2025 and interviews provisionally scheduled for 13th January 2025. We look forward to reading your application. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ' DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK '. All communication will also appear in the 'My Messages' section of your North East Jobs account.
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