Newly Qualified Social Worker

Overview: The Base Kirklees is an innovative and forward-thinking service, with a proven track record of effectively engaging young people and young adults.
Our ethos is centred around the principles of harm reduction, we provide non-judgmental, fact-based, information and advice surrounding drug and alcohol use and the associated risks. We aim to give young people and young adults the knowledge and skills to make more informed choices, to keep themselves and their peers aware, safe, and well when it comes to drugs/alcohol.
Following an expansion of the team, The Base Kirklees are excited to advertise the role of Newly Qualified Social Worker. Responsibilities: This exciting newly qualified social worker role will play a key part in developing the support offer and will work flexibly and creatively to establish what’s needed to have the most positive impact for children and young people.
The postholder will hold a caseload of substance misuse and hidden harm cases supporting young people to help address their substance misuse needs and those impacted by familial substance use.
The newly qualified social worker will also undertake the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment programme, working towards becoming an experienced social worker, identifying their goals for professional development.
We are looking for a creative and dynamic individual who enjoys working within a busy team. The ability to work to a high degree of accuracy and meet deadlines amongst competing priorities is vital in this position.
In return, we offer an incredibly rewarding role within a supportive and nurturing service that promotes the continuous professional development of its staff.
For Recruitment Purposes: In order to be shortlisted for this job you will need to demonstrate in your application how you meet the requirements of the role as outlined in the essential criteria.
Please refer to the job description for more details and essential criteria for the role.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 30 to 32 (£32,412.09 - £34,278.05) ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date: 19/5/2023 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Stephen Yates | stephen.yates@cgl.org.uk : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.