New year, new opportunities!

2024 is going to be an exciting time for Shropshire Council as it continues to invest significantly in transforming and strengthening it’s children’s social care and safeguarding services.

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We have a highly skilled and passionate workforce who make a real difference to the lives of children and families in Shropshire and we are now looking for likeminded individuals to join us.

We are recruiting to a wide range of roles across our children’s services and recruiting officers are keen to meet with social workers and managers who are already within the sector and want to develop their skills and progress their careers.

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We are also keen to hear from people who may have considered working in social care but who have felt discouraged because they’ve not yet secured relevant qualifications.

Kirstie Hurst-Knight, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet member for children’s services, said:

“These roles offer you an opportunity to make a huge difference to the lives of children. But, that’s not all. We care about our staff too.

“If you choose to work with us, we promise that you will be given the best training available. Through our Personal Development Programme, we encourage career progression using a variety of initiatives such as apprenticeship courses and accreditations so that you can build your future.

“Sounds exciting doesn’t it? Please have a look at the roles we have available. We can’t wait to receive your CVs.”

There’s something for everyone

As part of the council’s transformation programme, we are looking to recruit to the following newly created posts:

• Three Personal Advisor for Care Leavers (salary: £34,834 – £36,684 pa).
• One Permanence Progression Officer (salary: £29,777 – 31,364 pa).
• Four Qualified Social Workers (salary: £37,336 – £46,464 – depending on knowledge experience and years post qualification).
• Four Specialist Lead Child Protection Practitioners (salary: £47, 420 – £51, 515).
• Five Independent Reviewing Officers/Child Protection Conference Chairs (salary: £47, 420 – £51, 515).
• One Team Manager – Case Management Service (£47,420 – £53,638) dependent on knowledge, experience, and qualifications.
• One Team Manager – Children Looked After Service (£47,420 – £53,638) dependant on knowledge, experience and qualifications.

Those interested in any of these exciting roles are welcome to have an informal discussion or ask any questions by contacting our Principal Social Worker, Jennie Lowe by emailing her initially at jennie.lowe@shropshire.gov.uk.

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It’s easy to apply

In the first instance, those who want to apply will only need to send their CV and a covering letter outlining which role they are interested in and why they feel they would be an ideal candidate – by email, to jennie.lowe@shropshire.gov.uk .  If shortlisted for interview, the candidate will be given an interview date plus sent relevant paperwork to complete in advance.

For more information go to Children’s Recruitment – Various roles – Shropshire Council

Closing date for applications is Friday 26 January 2024.