Address1* PT 22.2hrs/3 days a week
£45,441 - £48,474 Pro Rota
Market factor allowance of £3,500, free on-site parking and full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee.
An opportunity has risen for a qualified Social Worker to join the Independent Conference and Review Team as an IRO/ Conference Chair. The Independent Conference and Review Team is a stable, experienced and knowledgeable team of professionals that Chair Child Protection Conferences and Child in Care Reviews, within Telford & Wrekin. The service works closely with internal and external partners to support the achievement of positive outcomes for children and young people in their journey through statutory services in Telford & Wrekin.
For any further enquiries please contact Wendy.chetta@telford.gov.uk
Do you aspire to work for an ‘Outstanding’ Local Authority?
Here at Telford and Wrekin Council, we have been judged to be outstanding overall in terms of effectiveness (the only Authority in the West Midlands with this judgement).
Here’s just some of the great things Ofsted had to say when they visited us recently:
- Children are cared for and cared about
- Social Workers and other staff who support children are very committed and they are exceptionally well trained
- Children are listened to and their experiences are well understood
- Senior Leaders aspire to a service for every child that they would welcome for their own
- Children benefit from a stable workforce which is highly committed and experienced
- Staff experience a wide range of development opportunities
We are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home – our approach is to promote greater level of flexible working around personal and family commitments.
Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.
At Telford & Wrekin Council, we know that having a diverse workforce is key to providing the best possible services to our community. We celebrate having a diverse and inclusive culture where people are able to be themselves at work, and everyone has a voice.
Posts working with children or vulnerable groups will be subject to an appropriate criminal records check. It is an offence to apply for a role that involves engaging in regulated activity with children and adults in vulnerable circumstances if you are barred from working with one or both of these groups.
We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development and career progression including:
- Competitive rates of pay
- Automatic access to a secure, flexible and tax efficient Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff benefits and discounts including salary sacrifice schemes
- Free on-site parking
- Generous leave entitlement (24 days rising to 32 days) plus 8 bank holidays and an additional concessionary day
- Free access to our employee assistance programme and confidential counselling
- Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home – our approach is to promote greater level of flexible working around personal and family commitments
Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.
A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.
Please note that Telford & Wrekin Council do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.
