A dedicated jobs page for adult social work recruitment opportunities has been launched by the Isle of Wight Council.
The aim is to reach out to social work professionals from around the UK who might be interested in joining the inspirational team on the Island.
Anyone interested in working for the council and would like to know more about current vacancies and how to apply can now visit www.iow.gov.uk/SocialWorkCareers.
The page will be updated when new vacancies become available. The site also features video messages to prospective candidates from the director and assistant director of adult social care and housing needs, who talk about this important area of work and the support offered in relocating to the Island.
Councillor Karl Love, Cabinet member for adult social care, said:
“Nationally, there is a shortage of people working in adult social care.
“To attract the best candidates to work with us, we need to offer good information on the vacancies we have along with information about us as a local authority, the benefits of working with us and living on our wonderful Island. This is a truly special place to live and offers the benefits of coastal towns and communities where volunteering and community participation brings people together for the benefit of all.
“At the Isle of Wight Council, we have a dedicated, passionate and ambitious team of skilled professionals working closely together to provide an adult social care service to be proud of.
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The launch coincided with the recent Social Work Week 2023 and World Social Work Day and celebrates the dedication of social workers.
i note on the site it has a vacancy for…
Management Vacancies in Adult Social Care & Housing Needs
Nominated Individual and Service Manager – Internal Services (Ref: 2023_215) £60,892 to £65,621 per annum + Allowances: Relocation allowance
Social Work Vacancies in Adult Social Care & Housing Needs
Casual Approved Mental Health Professional (Ref: 50065340) – £20.54 per hour
vast swathes of the country who work in the private sector, aren’t getting anywhere near that amount and yet we are paying exorbitant council tax to fund this largesse.
Private and locum adult social workers are getting far more than that amount!
Can pay what they like,but until bullying and work load reduced then people leaving will continue. So much of work not focusing on needs and wellbeing of clients,all about stats and evidence and endless meaningless processes, reviews assessment assesment meetings assessment over and over.
Well said!!!
Is Karl Love having a laugh? Adult social care on the island is nothing to be proud of, it is something he should be ashamed of. The council don’t give a damn about adult social care.