Trainee Social Worker - Children & Families Service
Salary: From £33,366 up to £37,035 per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of the work our Children’s Services do, having been rated as Outstanding across all areas by Ofsted. We are now pleased to be offering the opportunity for those seeking to join our Children and Families service and become a Trainee Social Worker.
We have developed a number of trainee social work opportunities across the county in order to support our social work teams in their delivery of our Strength in Relationships practice model.
We have a number of opportunities to become a Trainee Social Worker. These roles are available in the following locations (please ensure you state clearly which location you are interested in on your application form). Please be aware that North Yorkshire is the largest County in the UK and travel is extensive across the county; you need to be prepared to undertake all travel associated with the role.
Richmond : Family Assessment and Support team
Skipton : Family Assessment and Support team
Harrogate : Family Assessment and Support team
Ripon and Rural : Family Assessment Support team
Selby : Family Assessment and Support team
This is a great opportunity to join North Yorkshire Council Children and Young People’s Service Directorate. We are always seeking talented individuals who are residents in our county and have the skills, ambition and creativity required to undertake a social work apprenticeship with us.
Join us as a trainee social worker and you will receive a structured induction and the opportunity to train after the successful completion of your first year in practice. This will include the social work apprenticeship degree (36 months) or the Higher Degree Post Graduate Diploma (17 months) for those who already have a degree.
What do you need?
Are you currently working with children and families and think you might want to become a social worker?
You must have experience of direct work with children and their families of at least 12 months. You must be able to evidence that you have developed relevant social work values, knowledge and skills (as these will be assessed at all stages of the recruitment and selection process).
· The minimum academic requirements are Maths and English Language at GCSE grade 4/C (or equivalent) which you will need to provide evidence at the pre-screening stage.
A full driver’s licence (with use of a car) and the ability to travel around the area you will be working in visiting children and their families.
You will need an enhanced DBS and meet safer recruitment requirements.
A positive and committed approach with the ability to work with challenge.
What will you get from us?
Successful applicants will be given an opportunity to complete a BA (Honours) Social Work Degree (via the Open University) or the Higher Degree Post Graduate Diploma whilst you work and learn.
Grade I, salary starting from £33,366 up to £37,035
Great support from our social work professional learning team alongside the team you are placed in.
Experienced practice educators and advanced practitioners across teams.
A solid understanding of the social work role and social work practice within North Yorkshire and a permanent social work job once you qualify.
Extensive in house training opportunities to build your skills and knowledge.
Contacts
We are offering a lunchtime or an evening information session for you to learn more on the 8 January at 12:00 – 13:00 or 17:30 – 18:30 (these will be through MS Teams). If you would like to join a session please follow apply link to find out more info.
To apply
Please follow the link below to complete an application form. In the supporting evidence please can you let us know why you want to be a qualified social worker, and about your experience working with children and families. To be in the best position to secure an interview you need use your personal statement to evidence how you meet the job criteria.
If you are successful and reach the next stage, you will receive a pre-interview phone call the week commencing
20 January 2025
to explore your application form further. If your application form is successful, we will then invite you to attend an interview on
8th February 2025
(you must be available for this date). The location will be at County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton. DL7 8AD. Key Dates Closing date:
19 January 2025 Pre-interviews over the phone (Maths and English qualifications verified):
Week commencing 20 January 2025 Assessment centre:
Saturday 8 February 2025 at 9.30 to 4.30pm [County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton. DL7 8AD] Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £33,366.00-£37,035.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Store discount Work from home Work Location: In person
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20 January 2025
to explore your application form further. If your application form is successful, we will then invite you to attend an interview on
8th February 2025
(you must be available for this date). The location will be at County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton. DL7 8AD. Key Dates Closing date:
19 January 2025 Pre-interviews over the phone (Maths and English qualifications verified):
Week commencing 20 January 2025 Assessment centre:
Saturday 8 February 2025 at 9.30 to 4.30pm [County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton. DL7 8AD] Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £33,366.00-£37,035.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking Store discount Work from home Work Location: In person
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