Social Work Consultant

Job description

We are looking to appoint a permanent Social Work Consultant in the Quality Assurance and Involvement Service specifically to mentor newly qualified social workers by providing support and advice during their 12- month ASYE programme.  Candidates must be an experienced and registered senior social worker who has practice educator experience and who is able to deliver ASYE workshops and networking sessions and deliver training across the workforce.  Knowledge and experience of working with Children and Families legislation as well as public and private law proceedings is essential.   

A high level of report writing is required as well as ability to mark ASYE portfolios to required social work standards and within specific timeframes.  IT competence is essential as virtual meetings and presentations will be required.

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups.  We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.  All successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

Further information from Kathryn.Speight@sheffield.gov.uk