AddressAn exciting opportunity has arisen to undertake a degree level apprenticeship in our Children's Social Care team. The position is a fixed term contract for 37 hours per week for an expected duration of 30 months beginning in September 2024.
Upon successful completion of the programme individuals are awarded a BA (Hons) Social Work degree from Staffordshire University, as well as a Level 6 apprenticeship qualification approved by Social Work England, where it is expected individuals will progress into Newly Qualified Social Worker positions within the Council on a permanent basis.
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.
At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well-led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
If you want to be part of our award-winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities so that we can all work for a brighter future - together.
Brighter Future
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ABOUT THE ROLE
During the apprenticeship successful candidates will undertake the role of a Family Support Worker. You will devise, implement and review individual care/support plans/pathway plans for children, young people and their families which meet their assessed need. Support children, young people and their families in the community through a range of interventions which improve family/individual functioning to give you the exposure, skills and knowledge required to progress into becoming a fully qualified Social Worker.
To find out more about the role of a Family Support Worker please click on the attached JDPS document.
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an individual who is committed to supporting children, young people and their families through a range of interventions designed to improve family/individual functioning.
The successful candidate will have extensive experience of working with children and families.
WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN
- ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE - 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 39 days after only 5 years' service
- ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
- FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERN – 37 hour standard full time working week with flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements
- PURCHASE OF ANNUAL LEAVE - The ability to purchase up to 10 days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave
entitlements (this is pro-rata for part time staff) - CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME - Receive up Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status
- EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life
- PAID VOLUNTEER LEAVE– Up to two days paid leave per year to volunteer for local organisations in the borough of Cheshire East
- VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans.
- DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS - Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes; Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities, Off-Peak Racket Sports, Athletics Tracks, Sauna/Steam/Spa
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for the role please Apply for this job at the bottom of the page, or, for or an informal chat about the role please contact Sarah Flint.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact Sarah Flint via email; Sarah.Flint@CheshireEast.gov.uk
Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are ‘not protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date then it is likely that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion, however please do not be discouraged from applying again.
For any technical enquiries please email sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk
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