Children’s Newly Qualified Social Workers

Come and join our team here in Rotherham! We have strong and accessible leadership in place and pride ourselves on our learning environment and team culture. Rotherham offers a fantastic environment for Newly Qualified Social Workers! Here are some key benefits and reasons to consider starting your career there: Key Benefits for NQSWs in Rotherham: Dedicated Support : You’ll receive dedicated support from Social Work Practice Consultants as part of your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), including monthly consultations. Workshops and Training : Participate in monthly NQSW workshops led by Practice Consultants and expert speakers, as well as fortnightly team workshops with Advanced Practitioners. Manageable Caseloads : Enjoy low and protected caseloads, with an average of 14 children per NQSW as of January 2024. Strong Management : Benefit from strong management and regular reflective supervisions. Professional Development : Access excellent professional learning and development opportunities, including 15 guaranteed days of training in approaches like ‘Signs of Safety’ and ‘Restorative Practice’. Flexible Working : Take advantage of flexible and hybrid working opportunities. RMBC currently operates a working location policy, detailing an expectation of attendance at a Council work location for a minimum of three days per week for full-time staff, subject to the role requirements. Career Pathway : After your ASYE, you can progress through a structured career pathway with positions at Level 2, Level 3, and Advanced Practitioner levels. Competitive Salary : We value our social workers and that’s reflected in our competitive pay; we always pay at the top of the band no matter what level you are on. Key Developments in Social Work Practice: Early Help Multi-Agency Offer : Recognised by Ofsted for its strength and creativity. Comprehensive Family Support : Includes systemic therapeutic services, intensive response services to family crises, and Family Group Conferencing. Therapeutic Support : Investment in high-quality therapeutic support for vulnerable children and young people. Youth Involvement : LAC Council and Young Inspectors play a role in influencing and developing services. Recruitment and Well-being : A holistic approach to recruitment, retention, and well-being. About the Opportunity Rotherham is committed to providing an outstanding service to children and young people. They offer a supportive and positive work environment, praised by Ofsted for staff morale and organizational culture. With strong leadership and a focus on reducing caseloads and streamlining administration, you’ll have more time to build meaningful relationships with the community. Important Dates: Closing Date : 2 nd

February 2025 Shortlisting : 3 rd

February 2025 Interview Date : 11 th

February 2025 (All Day) When submitting your application, please remember to give examples in the ‘Skills and Experience’ section of how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria listed on the 1st page of the Job & Person Profile. If you have any questions about the roles, you can contact one of the Service Managers for more information: Chris MacDonald, Service Manager Central Locality –

chris.macdonald@rotherham.gov.uk Stephen Hart, Service Manager North & South Locality –

stephen.hart@rotherham.gov.uk Kim Wilson, Service Manager LAC and Leaving Care –

kim.wilson@rotherham.gov.uk Joanne McCartan, Service Manager Duty –

joanne.mccartan@rotherham.gov.uk To apply please click the

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