Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Social Work qualification e.g., Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent.
• Be registered with Social Work England and evidence this.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Required to undertake the practice educator award

Desirable

• Relevant post-qualifying/vocational training courses.

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of the College of Social Work and Families and Wellbeing Directorate.
• Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area, e.g., Children Act, Children and Families Act, Children and Social Work Act, Safeguarding
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people, including families and professionals.
• Able to demonstrate organisational skills.
• Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
• Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background.
• Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service.
• An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, colleagues in the council, and partner agencies.
• Sound assessment and interviewing skills.
• Demonstrate appropriate IT skills, e.g., use of Microsoft Office, etc

Desirable

• Exercise emotional intelligence and demonstrate a developing emotional resilience in relation to their job role.

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working with carers.
• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families.
• Experience of arranging support plans and/or packages of care.
• Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity.

Desirable

• Experience of working with carers and families.
• Experience of arranging packages of care.
• Experience of working in a Local Authority setting.
• Working in a multi-agency team.
• Experience of working with a range of families with different issues and needs.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 19 June 2026