Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team

Job Description

**Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy**

• Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship.
• Registration with Social Care Wales as a social worker is an essential requirement.
• Applicants must hold a qualification in social work i.e. degree or social work predecessor e.g. DipSW.

Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team

• Job Reference: CHCS00030W3MTE
• Location: Rhyl / Hybrid working
• Salary: Grade 8 – 9 £35,235 – £41,511 (Salary on appointment will be in accordance with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience)
• Hours: 37 per week
• Contract: Permanent

We are committed to ensuring that vulnerable children and young people are effectively supported to reach their full potential. We are looking for a Social Worker to work with Children with additional needs and their families. As a team we are committed to promoting the child’s independence, social inclusion and well-being. We work in partnership with the carers and other agencies to achieve this.

The successful applicant will have a recognised Social Work qualification i.e. CQSW, CSS or Degree / DipSW, and be registered with Social Care Wales as a social worker.

In return we offer; Flexible working to enable a productive work life balance, regular reflective supervision and management support and excellent training opportunities with an established CPD programme.

We know that hard work should be rewarded and that is why we provide our staff with great packages. You will be entitled to a number of benefits, including; a Local Government Pension Scheme, Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme and employee benefits programme. Remote & Home working is encouraged with excellent ICT support in place.

Our challenging journey is shaping the future of Children’s social care services, aspiring to be the best. Come and join us to take up the challenge and play a key role within a highly supportive environment, to improve services to children and young people in Denbighshire.

If you would like to discuss any aspect of the post, please call Louise Gillen, Team Manager on 01824 712241.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

• Flexible and agile working opportunities working from home or the office
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Reimbursement of the Social Care Wales registration fee
• Free parking at the office
• A full induction, reflective supervision along with management support
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an established CPD programme.

How to Apply?

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,235.00-£41,511.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Free flu jabs
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a degree in Social Work or Social Work predecessor e.g. DipSW? (Essential requirement for this vacancy)
• Do you require an employer to provide you with a certificate of sponsorship? (Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship)
• Are you registered with Social Care Wales as a ‘Social Worker’ (Essential requirement)?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in RHYL

Application deadline: 04/02/2025
Reference ID: CHCS00030W3MTE