Luton Town Hall (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
No DBS check required
GBP 37,938.00 - 40,476.00 per year;GBP 5,500.00 ;GBP 8,000.00
About the job
Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Join Our Family Safeguarding Team: Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families!
Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking to make a real impact? We have exciting opportunities to join our dynamic team focused on Child Protection and Safeguarding for children at risk.
Why Join Us?
About you
We're looking for passionate Social Workers who can:
If you're ready to make a difference and want to be part of a supportive, professional, and diverse team, apply today!
Let's work together to safeguard the future of children and families.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Additional information
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
Salary: £37,938 - £40,476 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Join Our Family Safeguarding Team: Make a Difference in the Lives of Children and Families!
Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking to make a real impact? We have exciting opportunities to join our dynamic team focused on Child Protection and Safeguarding for children at risk.
Why Join Us?
- Family- Centered Approach: Our primary goal is to help families work together. You'll engage in direct work with children and families, creating positive change and opening up pathways to success.
- Comprehensive Support for Families: We offer intensive support packages that help keep families together. When that's not possible, we collaborate with our fostering colleagues to explore alternatives.
- Collaborative Work Environment: Work closely with police, health, and education professionals. Together, we develop multi-agency child protection plans that ensure children and families receive the best possible care and support.
- Court Work Support: If you're involved in court work, you'll have full backing from our Court Progression Manager. We support you in writing statements, giving evidence, and carry out work to divert cases from court where possible.
- Learning and Development: We are committed to your professional growth, offering excellent learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
- Diverse Borough and Workforce: Be part of a vibrant and inclusive community, reflecting the rich diversity of the borough
About you
We're looking for passionate Social Workers who can:
- Make Informed Professional Judgements - Confidently assess the needs of children and families in a multi-disciplinary setting, working alongside a range of professionals to ensure the best outcomes.
- Handle Complex and Challenging Cases - Bring your expertise to support vulnerable children and families, including those facing significant risks. You'll work with minimal supervision, demonstrating resilience and sound decision-making.
- Carry Out Statutory Duties - You'll be well-versed in the Children Act 1989 and able to fulfill statutory duties with diligence and professionalism, ensuring that children's rights and safety are upheld.
- Manage Crisis Situations - Be ready to step in during critical moments, applying crisis intervention strategies effectively while adhering to health and safety policies to safeguard everyone involved.
If you're ready to make a difference and want to be part of a supportive, professional, and diverse team, apply today!
Let's work together to safeguard the future of children and families.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision- that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty - is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council - and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
Application process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person's criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.
Additional information
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25to 32days' annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. W e welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
- Friday Funday Socials - One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work
Closing date: Sun 01/12/2024 at 00:00
Job reference: LBC03178