The post is currently 37 hours but there may be some flexibility either way regarding total hours.

The successful candidate will have recent experience working in Adult Social Care. We provide support to adults with learning disabilities, adults with physical disabilities and older people. This post will provide an excellent opportunity for a Social Worker to develop their skills and knowledge and join a friendly and supportive team. Ideally the applicant will be two years post qualified however we will consider Newly Qualified Social Workers and social work students in their final year of study. We are able to support you through your Assessed Year in Supported Employment through Shropshire's fantastic programme We offer an excellent programme of professional development, supervision and training and welcome applications from newly qualified Social Workers. We are seeking to recruit a well-motivated and creative practitioner who is able to develop the strengths of individuals and maximise their independence utilising community resources and is an excellent team player.

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire. One ofCLOSING DATE - [XX] the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you're working to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings. The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county's assets, its natural beauty, its history, its diverse economy, its vibrant culture.

We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development, apprenticeships and career progression including: Shropshire Council Job Advert - 2022 v.1

• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33 days (pro rata
for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary sacrifice
schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)
• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund
• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave, special leave)
• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to
promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
• Access to counselling and occupational health services
• Staff networks
Pay Negotiations Position 2024/25: In January 2024 the Trade Unions who are part of the collective bargaining arrangements (Unison, GMB and Unite) for Local Government Pay submitted a pay claim on behalf of all local government employees, regardless of whether employees are in the Trade Union or not. The National Employers responded to this pay claim with a full and final offer for 2024/25.