Job Description

The Vacancy
Do you want to join us in making a difference in North Lincolnshire? If so we have a fantastic opportunity to join our outstanding Assessment team based within The Front Door Service
Our innovative One Family Approach model ensures the best possible outcomes for families and children. We believe children and young people should be in their families, in their schools and in their communities.
Everyone at North Lincolnshire Council shares a commitment to enabling resilience and helping families stay together. Ofsted stated in 2022 that "Children benefit from a consistently high standard of practice. The commitment to children as a council and partnership is exemplary. Senior leaders have created a culture on which social work has flourished. It is based on the importance of relationships, and promoting children's sense of being loved and cared for.
"We are seeking a motivated individual to contribute to the outstanding practice in North Lincolnshire. if you believe, as we do in putting children and their families at the heart of practice, then why not come and join our team.
Our workforce is built on enthusiasm, professionalism, passion and pursuit of excellence. We have a commitment to our workforce learning and development, which allows for improved and innovative practice.
You would have the opportunity to join a team who are well supported, connected, fun, lively and hold high aspirations for the children and families we work with.
North Lincolnshire Council offers agile, flexible working and in-house training and resources and to support your continuous professional development. We strive to support our staff to be confident professionals with the skills, values, knowledge and expertise to do their job well.
To apply for the position you must have the relevant experience and demonstrate a good understanding of the issues facing vulnerable children and young people.
Who we are looking for You must be:
Registered with Social Work England
A qualified social worker, or due to qualify within 3 months of application
Experienced in working with children, young people, and families
Knowledgeable about statutory and legal responsibilities in children's social care
An effective communicator with children, families, and multi-agency professionals
Legally entitled to work in the UK
What we offer:
Manageable caseloads that support work-life balance
A strong ASYE programme for newly qualified social workers
Ongoing training, development, and clear career pathways
Agile and flexible working arrangements
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Minimum 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
A range of salary sacrifice schemes
Relocation support package, where applicable
Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
For further information please contact Sarajayne Gittens on 01724 2966500 or email her at sarajayne.gittens@northlincs.gov.uk
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.
The Council
We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.
The Benefits

Skills Required