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SalaryAre you a passionate Social Worker looking for a rewarding opportunity in Sheffield? Look no further! Join our established workforce and make a real difference in the lives of adults in our community.
About The Roles:
In Sheffield working with people is our passion, we always 'start with strengths' with our residents and our people. Our Adults Care and Wellbeing Service is committed to maximising strengths, to enable adults to achieve their desired outcomes, meeting their needs and improving or maintaining their wellbeing.
We are looking for someone who shares our passion and is committed, enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate about improving outcomes for adults in Sheffield. It’s a big responsibility that can be challenging at times, but this is what drives our staff to succeed, develop and achieve.
Key Requirements:
- Be an enthusiastic and dedicated person, with experience within Adult Social Care.
- Work with a range of customers, including people with physical disabilities, sensory requirements, carers, their families, and other professionals.
- Undertake outcome focused assessments, support planning and reviews. Duty work may be undertaken within the role.
- Focus on strengths and utilising an asset-based approach, enabling customers to identify outcomes, meet their full potential and maximise their independence.
To apply for the role, you must have:
- A Social Work Degree or CQSW, CSS, DIPSW
- Registration with Social Work England
Why Sheffield City Council?
We offer a range of benefits to make your experience with us even more rewarding:
- Competitive Salary: We value your skills and offer a competitive salary package.
- Annual Leave Scheme: Enjoy a generous leave allowance, providing you with a healthy work-life balance.
- Excellent Pension Scheme: We prioritise your future financial security.
- Regular Supervision and Appraisal: We believe in supporting your professional growth. You will receive regular supervision and an annual appraisal to ensure you're on the right track and have the support you need.
- Learning and Development Opportunities: We are committed to your continuous growth and provide access to regular learning opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
- Progression Pathway: Advance in your career using our Social Work progression pathway.
We know that social work is a demanding but rewarding job. If you’re someone who wants to do the best job possible, who approaches everything with passion, tenacity, courage, and purpose, then we want you to work with us.
It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.
Informal contact: John Chamberlain – Workforce Development Service Manager – john.chamberlain@sheffield.gov.uk
**If you wish to apply for this post, please ensure that your supporting statement is written directly to the headings of the Essential Criteria in the Person Specification with clear examples of how you meet each point**
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.
It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.
Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.
