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Our Vision for Calderdale in 2024 is a place where everyone can reach their potential and lead a larger life. We will be defined by our innate kindness and resilience and be measured by how our people and communities care and support each other. We embrace the positive benefits of a diverse workforce, and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale.

Social Workers in Calderdale are supported to provide the very best service for our communities. Quality reflective supervision is provided regularly as part of our learning culture. All staff are also encouraged to join one of our staff groups, including BAME, LGBTQ and Disability Forum.

Adult Services have recently secured a pay award for Social Workers bringing salaries in line with colleagues in Children’s services and more competitive with our neighbouring authorities.

We provide a supportive working environment where you are encouraged to flourish in your practice, we are committed to deliver good supervision, manageable caseloads, support with CPD and progression pathways both in Social Work and Management.

Our office accommodation is modern and in locations across Calderdale, the are Covid safe and we operate Hybrid working arrangements. All essential car users have paid parking permits and access to parking.

We have vacancies across All Age Disability and Mental Health, Personalised Long Term Support, Early Help and Prevention and Safeguarding. We have a commitment to maintaining low caseloads, which ensures practitioners are given opportunities to work effectively and robustly. Calderdale is a place where you can make a difference.

Please contact any of the people below for an informal discussion and more information

- Libby Smith at Libby.smith@calderdale.gov.uk or on 07719998031 for information and conversation about All age Disability and Mental Health.

- Annette Clancy at Annette.clancy@calderdale.gov.uk or on 07850299883 for information and conversation about Personalised Long term support

- Lorraine Andrew at Lorraine.andrew@caldederdale.gov.uk or on 07734460238 for information about Early Help and Prevention

- Yasmeen Akhtar at Yasmeen.akhtar@calderdale.gov.uk or on 07738632252 for information about Early Help and Prevention and Safeguarding Team.

We welcome applications from NQSW waiting their registrations and Social Workers looking to return to Social Work Practice.

Closing Date: Wednesday 15th March 2023

Interviews will be held on the 23rd and 24th March 2023.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub | Calderdale Council

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.