Employer:Blackpool Council
Reference:EPN451/08
Salary:£24,545 - £31,606 PA (pay award pending)
Hours:37 hours per week
Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position
Location:Progress House
Closing date:12/09/2008 23:59 PM
Opportunities have arisen for experienced social workers with specialist skills in direct work with young people and families within Blackpool.
The Awaken Team is a unique, nationally acclaimed, multi agency response to tackling the sexual exploitation of young people in Blackpool. We are seeking a qualified, experienced and enthusiastic social worker to work in conjunction with police colleagues to provide an investigation gathering, and care planning service, including direct work, to young people at risk.
For an informal discussion please contact Andy Shackleton, Team Manager 01253 607063.
Blackpool Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references, CRB and medical clearances and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
If you have not been contacted within three weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
All Local Authorities are required to undertake a pay and grading review. This post will be subject to Job Evaluation and the pay and grade may increase or decrease as a result.
Blackpool welcomes applications from all of the community.