Waltham Forest’s Children’s Service has big ambitions for the future – and is a place where you can realise yours.
If you are a dedicated and creative Social Worker who has completed the ASYE programme and looking to make your mark, develop your career and improve the lives of children and their families, our forward-thinking People’s Directorate should be your next career destination.
We are a supportive, challenging, and inspirational service, striving towards the shared purpose of achieving independence, choice and the best outcomes for our children, young people, and their families. Join us and you will help us to become a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference. Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop Social Work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people.
We're seeking dedicated, qualified and experienced Social Workers to join our Assessment teams. LBWF offers a retention bonus of £3,000, which is paid annually i.e. £1,500 paid in the salary for June and December. This bonus is subject to conditions.W
· Proven social work experience /placement in a Children & Families setting/ minimum of one year’s post qualifying experience · Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked after children, including relevant legislation, guidance & procedures · Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community · Ability to work as a team member · Ability to work under regular supervision from a line manager · Ability to work effectively under pressure · Ability to prioritise work · Ability to ensure Performance Indicators relating to service areas are met · Ability to participate in change effectively · Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing, and to follow through required actions · Commitment to the participation of children, young people and their families both at an individual and service level · Able to work flexible or unsocial hours at short notice. · Detailed working knowledge of the Children Acts 1989 and 2004 and other relevant legislation, procedures and guidance relating to children and families · Awareness of current issues in child care policy and practice · Commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and Acceptance of their responsibility for its practical application.
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We know what social work is WORTH! Make the difference to the lives of children and families in Waltham Forest!
Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, our borough is a fantastic place where people want to live, work and play.
9 out of 10 staff in our social care teams enjoy our strong learning culture, which focuses on new and emerging trends
We invest in your development to help you find your niche, specialising in areas underpinned by a clear strengths-based approach
Inspiring leadership and ambition rated Outstanding
Diverse and inclusive teams who improve lives and make a real difference – a safe and inclusive environment, with active employee-led networks and initiatives
A brand-new Town Hall HQ at Fellowship Square, with innovative and flexible workspace
As a borough which celebrates diversity and inclusivity, we believe that it is important for you to hear from a cross-section of staff working within Waltham Forest. Watch a selection of our staff case studies below.
We offer our staff:
A rewarding role in an Ofsted rated GOOD children’s services department
Stable leadership rated by Ofsted as OUTSTANDING
New Social Work Academy
Strong Continuing Professional Development (CPD) offer including Virtual Reality (VR) training
Competitive salaries and retention bonuses
A range of health & Wellbeing initiatives and vibrant staff-led networks such as our Race Equality Network
Flexible working options
Manageable caseloads
Travel season ticket loan, cycle scheme, Local Authority pension
If you are interested in having an informal discussion about working in children's social care at Waltham Forest please contact:
Rongful Begum, Head of Safeguarding at Rongful.Begum@walthamforest.gov.uk
Kobus Grobbelaar, Head of Corporate Parenting Kobus.Grobbelaar@walthamforest.gov.uk
Roberta Onyekwelu, Head of Placements & Resources Roberta.OnyeKwelu@walthamforest.gov.uk