Newly Qualified Social Worker Council Expires

Grade: H scp 27 £ 38,220- scp 31 £ 41,771 plus Essential Car User Allowance up to £963pa
Contract: Permanent
Essential Requirement: Full Driving Licence
Essential

Qualification:

CQSW/DipSW/CSS/Social Work Degree or equivalent and Registered with SWE

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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Bolton is now ready to recruit newly qualified social workers. We have roles available in our Safeguarding Teams although other roles may become available.

Just about to qualify? We know your first job is really important and you need support, a manageable caseload and colleagues to gain confidence and skills to set you on the right pathway for an amazing career in social care. We have a dedicated lead for supporting ASYEs and a comprehensive package of support that will help you embark on what is an exciting but challenging career here in Bolton.

We want people who reflect our values: kind, empathic and genuinely want to make a difference for children and families in Bolton.

We want you to come with openness, honesty and a can‑do attitude and if that’s you, we’ll provide the right context and support for you to shine.

We can offer a great work‑life balance, managed caseloads, a nice building to work in with a café and free parking, as well as a supportive management team who are all on‑site and on‑hand to help you and to make sure you feel supported.

The application is easy. If you think you could be what we’re looking for, apply now with your CV and covering letter. Within your covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4 with specific reference to the job description and person specification, please demonstrate your skills, knowledge and experience gained from university and relevant work experience/placements which you feel make you a suitable applicant.

If you would like to talk to us before applying, please contact Team Managers K or Jodie.

Interviews will be held week beginning 12 January.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by providing a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. We also offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme and a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS with check of relevant barred list is therefore required for this post.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment, recognising continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service‑related benefits.

Click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and supporting statement discussing your relevant skills and experience and explain how you believe they make you a strong fit for this role.

Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers and ex‑military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact

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