Social Worker-Returning to Social Work

Are you returning to social work practice? We offer support throughout the process of restoration to support you to re-register and return to the profession, with a permanent social work role upon completion of your registration and restoration. Through our return to social work program we will:

• Employ you as a social work assistant in a fixed term contract whilst you gain the necessary experience needed for your restoration. Before you start your role with us, you will meet with our Practice Excellence Team to develop a structured and tailored plan to help update your experience in the areas that you require. During the period of updating your skills, you will be supported by an experienced social worker and supervisor.
• Once you have completed updating your skills, we will support you with your restoration and registration fee with Social Work England.
• Once re-registered, you will be offered a permanent contract as a (Level 2 Social Worker ) £39,904 -£47,392 (Inclusive of Market premium £3,283)
• We want your return to social work to be successful, and we want to support you to develop your existing skills and strengths. You will be part of an established social work team where you can develop your skills through training, conferences, events and from your colleagues.
• You will receive monthly reflective supervision with your manager and access to regular group reflective supervision.
• You will have access to a wide range of training to support your development. You will also have access to the support of the Practice Excellence Team for 1:1 support, mentoring and development alongside tailored support.
• Leicestershire's practice model is Signs of Safety which is focused on working in collaboration with families and professionals, following our values of being aspirational, being curious and working in collaboration. Leicestershire is also committed to being a trauma informed organisation, recognising the impact of trauma for children and families, alongside staff.
  
  A Social work qualification (degree or equivalent) and have previously been registered with Social Work England with a break of two years or more.
• Experience of social work practice working with children and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child-care legislation and social work practice, Knowledge of social work methods and model.
• You must hold a full, valid, UK driving licence (or be able to convert your current licence) AND have access to a vehicle.
• Ability to communicate clearly, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse information to reach a decision.
• Ability to manage your time and prioritise tasks, with the ability to respond flexibly to changing requirement.
Due to the nature of this role, you must be able to work outside normal office hours e.g. evenings on occasion if required. In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a .

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the section on our career site. Please ensure your application includes a full career history and provides reasons for any gaps., About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following