School Social Worker

As School Social Worker at Co-op Academy Grange, you’ll:

● Provide a high quality and comprehensive social work service to children, their families and carers, in accordance with the organisational needs, policy and practices of Co-op Academy Grange. 

● Develop relationships with children, young people and families/carers so as to best provide a high quality service.  

● Carry a caseload.

● undertake assessment of students’ and family needs using a child focused approach in accordance with agreed statutory and school procedures.   

● devise and implement service and support plans which correspond to the assessed needs of students, their families and carers in line with procedures.

● be responsible for analysing information to support the on-going needs of students, their families and carers.

● monitor and contribute to the review of plans relating to the assessed needs of students, their families and carers in accordance with school procedures.

You’ll have  Appropriate social work professional qualification (BSc, BA, MA, Dip SW, CQSW, or equivalent)  and be Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

You'll have excellent organisational and communication skills to enable planning, prioritising and delivering of work to tight deadlines and have the ability to work with a variety of stakeholders.  You’ll be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in school alongside another School Social Worker.

For further detailed information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.   Should you have any questions in regards to this role, or would like an informal discussion with the manager please contact Human Resources in the first instance on 01274 779662, or vial email to:  gran-hr@coopacademies.co.uk  

You can also find further information about us on our website:

https://grange.coopacademies.co.uk/

To find out further information about the Co-op Academies Trust visit:

https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/

Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on co-operative values, at the heart of the community.  It is responsible for twenty-eight academies in West Yorkshire, Wirral, Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent with the Co-op acting as the sponsor.

You’ll join a talented staff team and a successful partnership of schools which is committed to raising the educational ambitions of the communities it serves.  As part of the Trust we can offer successful candidates a huge variety of opportunities for development and progression across all phases.

To Apply:

To find out further information about this role and to apply visit:

https://www.coopacademies.co.uk/vacancies/

The Co-op Academies Trust operates blind shortlisting as part of its recruitment process to ensure a fair and rigorous process.  To Apply please complete Application Form PART A and  Application Form PART B and email them to:

gran-hr@coopacademies.co.uk

Closing date:  midnight, Sunday 30th January 2022 with the recruitment day anticipated to be in early February..

What we offer:    

● Excellent opportunities for personal and career development within
       the Co-op Academies Trust;           

● Employee benefits such as retail discounts, reduced gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more;         

● Free access to a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme;            

● Effective, supportive and dynamic leadership;            

● A superb, school building with a flexible and creative ICT rich working environment;                  

● A welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/Continuing professional development.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles, and the Ways of Being Co-op.