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Experienced Social Worker, Youth Offending Team

Employer
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Location
Kirklees, West Yorkshire
Salary
£31,346 - £39,880
Closing date
13 Dec 2020

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Kirklees Youth Offending Team (YOT) is a dynamic and positive organisation to work for. In addition to a commitment to excellence in all aspects of case management, the YOT has received quality marks for its restorative justice work (the RSQM) and it has also been recognised by Achievement for All as a Quality Lead organisation for its work with SEND/Youth Justice. There is also excellent partnership work in conjunction with the wider YES (Youth Engagement Service) and working alongside other partner agencies in both the private and voluntary sectors. In addition, you will be joining colleagues who are both supportive and passionate about their work with children in the youth justice system.

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to come and join the team.  You will play an important role in providing a social work service to prevent offending by contributing to the delivery of a range of interventions and services to children, their families and victims. It is expected that you will have experience of working with children within the context of a youth justice setting and have excellent report writing skills in preparing reports for the Courts.  You will also have experience of Looked After Children and Care regulations and be able to undertake related and required assessments. You will also be an excellent communicator, enthusiastic and flexible about the service you provide. 

Working for Kirklees Children’s Services:

Our last Ofsted inspection in July 2019 highlighted our progress stating:

progress has been achieved through increased corporate commitment and investment in services, clear and focused leadership, strengthening of partnerships for example the duty and advice team, and improved workforce stability and engagement. Children who need help and protection are now recognised, and risk of significant harm is quickly responded to.”

We are not complacent and continue our hard work on our improvement plan to ensure that we offer the best service to children and families in Kirklees.

Our Offer to You:

Senior managers have successfully recruited and retained social workers……. Kirklees Council nurtures and develops its new social work staff.” (Ofsted 2019)

Children’s social work in Kirklees is underpinned by a culture of restorative practice with high quality relationships at the heart of our approach. We will ensure that you have high-quality professional development and receive high standards of induction, supervision and management.

We have a bespoke learning and development offer at all levels of social work allowing you access to professional development opportunities enabling you to develop and progress your career. Our well-established career structure also supports us to develop our own managers and leaders.

For more information please email Helen Williams (helen.williams@kirklees.gov.uk).

Appointments will be made at a level appropriate to your skills and experience.

In order to be considered for these jobs please complete the on line application form which includes a shortlisting questionnaire. 

Closing date  

13 December 2020, 11:55 PM

This job is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Related information

Social Worker.pdf – 204KB 

Senior Practitioner 2019.pdf – 207KB 

Job Focus Youth Offending Team - Social Worker.pdf – 196KB 

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