Reed Social Care Hiring for Childrens Social Worker at Wembley Central Full Time

Salary £41,808 plus a £2500 annual retention payment & £5000 welcome bonus.

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic centre, Willesden Library and other locations.

We are looking for social workers to make a difference in the lives of Disabled Children, Young People here in Brent. 

Ofsted has rated us as “Good” across all four key inspection areas.  

Inspectors recently noted that “disabled children receive high quality support and services from well trained workers”.

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic, and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that will enable us to better meets the needs of our community in the years ahead. This agenda is reflected in the recent growth of our 0-25 Disabled Children and Young Peoples service It is an exciting time to join a team where staff are supported to be ambitious for our children and young people is at heart of all our social work practice.  

The Post

We are looking for qualified social workers, ideally with 2-year post qualification experience, in Children’s or Adult social care to join our Disabled Children and Young People’s Service. You will support our vision of improving outcomes for our young people by working in partnership with their families and with our schools, health colleagues and other local partners. You will be part of a growing service which encourages a learning environment that support staff to reach their full potential in their career through, mentoring, coaching and continuous support from an experienced management team. 

The Person

You will be a qualified social worker with 2 years post qualified experience in Children’s or Adult social care, registered with Social Work England with excellent communication skills, and passionate about working with children, young people, and their families. 

You will have easy access to supportive managers and will work within a friendly and knowledgeable team of colleagues, 

You will also be provided with regular monthly supervision, annual appraisals and excellent training opportunities to help you grow your career.

Our Social Workers

• Provide an excellent social work service that enables our children and young people to fulfil their potential and achieve positive outcomes. 
• Ensure that the voice of the child is always heard and that the views of our young people are at the heart of all our case planning.  
• Create genuine partnerships with parents and carers. 
• Work in partnership with other agencies to provide effective and coordinated childcare services.  

Our Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working.
• Excellent career progression opportunities and career development framework
• Regular training opportunities internally and externally.
• Key Worker Housing (subject to availability).
• Relocation package.
• Generous pension provision.
• Minimum 27 days annual leave 
• Family Leave policy 
• Interest free season ticket loan.
• Childcare deposit loan scheme.
• Reduced cost gym membership.
• 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Discounts on retail and leisure.