Keeping Families Together Worker

at  Darlington Borough Council

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?!

You will benefit from working in a compact Borough where managing a caseload is not hindered by travel, giving you more time to spend with children and families. You will have access to regular training, reflective supervision, and support from senior managers.
We have a strong commitment to professional development throughout all our children’s service areas, with a training programme that is workforce-led, with strong links to supervision, appraisal, and audit. Our refreshed progression model further compliments personal and professional growth, with a structure that optimises succession planning into management roles. We support and encourage involvement throughout all areas, with regular opportunities readily available through a range of forums, which also focus on building resilience and well-being.
We are progressive and forward thinking service that supports our children and young people to thrive.

In addition, the benefits offered by the Council include:

• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays with option to purchase additional annual leave
• Generous schemes for maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Generous pension scheme
• Free physiotherapy service
• Free confidential counselling service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Green Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Great wellbeing offer
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our total rewards booklet https://www.darlington.gov.uk/media/16573/total-rewards-brochure.pdf
For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
For a further informal discussion, please contact Yasmin Lamb (07721403832), Interim Team Manager
General Information for Applicants:
All applicant email correspondence will come from donotreply@northeastjobs.org.uk and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on the settings of your email account. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.
These posts require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

2 x Permanent
1 x Fixed Term - Maternity Cover