A great opportunity to join our excellent organisation as an Apprentice Social Worker!
- Are you currently working with children and families and think you might want to become a social worker? Make sure you tell us why in your application
- We are looking to recruit 5 Apprentice Social Workers to work across our teams based in the Scarborough locality. These include the family assessment and support teams and the children in care teams covering the east of the county (Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale locality). You need to live in this local area to apply for this role.
- Join us as a ‘child and family worker’. You will undertake a three year social work degree (as an Apprentice Social Worker) in a team where you will remain for a minimum of two years once you qualify.
What do you need?
- Experience of direct work with children and their families. You must be able to evidence that you have developed relevant social work values, knowledge and skills (as these will be assessed at all stages of the recruitment and selection process). Click here for more details.
- You must have the minimum academic requirement. Which is Maths and English Language at GCSE grade C (or equivalent).
- A full driver’s licence (with use of a car) and the ability to travel around the Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale area visiting children and their families.
- You will need an enhanced DBS dated within one year prior to starting the programme.
What will you get from us?
- Successful applicants will be given an opportunity to complete a BA (Honours) Social Work Degree (via the Open University) whilst you work and learn.
- £27,344 - £30,151 per annum pro rata.
- Great support from our social work professional learning team alongside the team you are placed in.
- Experienced practice educators and opportunities across a range of teams.
- A solid understanding of the social work role and social work practice within North Yorkshire and a permanent job once you qualify.
- Extensive training opportunities to build your skills and knowledge.
Key Dates
- We are offering an information session for you to learn more (with the Open University) on the 14th April, 17th April and 19th April. This will be through MS Teams. If you would like to join this session please contact Greta Hofman at Greta.Hofman@northyorks.gov.uk to register your interest.
- Please be aware that the closing date for application forms is the 20th April 2023.
- If you are successful and reach the next stage, you will receive a pre interview phone call the week commencing 24th April to explore your application form. If you are successful we will then invite you to attend an interview on either 17th or 19th May. The location will be at County Hall, Racecourse Lane, Northallerton. DL7 8AD. How to get to County Hall in Yorkshire by Bus or Train? (moovitapp.com)
To Apply
- Please follow the link below to complete an application form.
- In the supporting evidence please can you let us know why you want to be a qualified social worker, and about your experience working with children and families
Contacts
For an informal discussion about the role or to find out more please contact:
- Janet Cox (Social work Professional Learning and Development Team): Janet.Cox@northyorks.gov.uk
- Greta Hofman (Social work Professional Learning and Development Officer): Greta.Hofman@northyorks.gov.uk
- Samantha Clayton (Head of Effective Practice): Samantha.Clayton@northyorks.gov.uk