Social Worker
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Job Summary
Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team a dynamic and responsive group committed to supporting disabled children and their families. This role is integral to providing comprehensive social work services from initial assessment to long-term planning with a strong focus on multi-agency collaboration and early intervention. The successful candidate will work closely with other professionals to ensure the well-being and development of children guiding them from referral through to adult services if necessary. This position offers a 3000 annual market supplement and the opportunity to contribute to a team celebrated for its OUTSTANDING Ofsted outcome. The role is hybrid with a minimum of 3 days on site.
Responsibilities:
- Assess the needs of children with disabilities and their families.
- Develop and oversee individualised plans chairing meetings to ensure progress in collaboration with parents/carers and other professionals.
- Utilize a variety of interventions to engage children and families ensuring the childs voice is heard.
- Develop and implement projects as directed by the Head of Service.
- Support students on placement and newly qualified staff with opportunities for further training.
- Serve as a liaison for local specialist schools.
- Provide a broad range of social care support including Child-in-Need Looked After Children and Child Protection.
- Conduct holistic assessments in line with the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families.
- Prepare and present reports contributing to multi-agency conferences and meetings.
Requirements
- Degree in social work with a relevant professional qualification.
- Active registration with Social Work England and evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Understanding of factors affecting child development and ability to adapt to the needs of disabled children.
- Experience handling cases involving various forms of abuse and neglect.
- Knowledge of parental factors affecting child care and early warning signs of potential harm.
- Familiarity with relevant theories and statutory legislation affecting childrens services.
- Experience in building partnerships and advocating for children and families.
- Ability to use data and evidence to inform decision-making.
- Strong record-keeping and report-writing skills.
- Commitment to equality diversity and collaborative working.
- Proficiency in digital tools and software.
- Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills.
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
