qualified social worker | cwd.

• Competitive Salary.
• Flexible and Hybrid Working - The council is committed to supporting a healthy work-life balance and considers requests for flexible working, part-time hours, and compressed hours.
• Employees have a generous annual leave entitlement, starting at 28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days. Leave entitlement also increases with long service.
• Pension Scheme - automatically enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a defined-benefit pension scheme.
• Professional Development - committed to staff training and development. They provide a new, bespoke four-week induction program, access to an extensive range of blended learning opportunities, and a clear career progression pathway.
• Supportive Environment - known for its supportive and inclusive culture. Social workers receive regular supervision, including monthly reflective supervision, and have access to peer support and a dedicated Practice Improvement Team.
• Staff Well-being and Lifestyle Discounts.
• Health and well-being support.
• Support for maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

Responsibilities:

• To deliver a high-quality, person-centred social work service to children and young people with a diagnosed disability (from birth to age 18) and their families.
• Involves assessing their needs and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to provide services and support that promote well-being, social inclusion, and independence.
• Conduct comprehensive statutory assessments of needs for children and young people with learning, physical, or sensory disabilities.
• Complete and contribute to the social care elements of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Develop, implement, and review care plans that focus on outcomes and are tailored to the unique needs of the child and family.
• Provide direct, person-centred social work support, information, and advice to disabled children, their families, and carers.
• Facilitate access to a range of services designed to meet identified needs, such as Direct Payments, community activities, and respite care (short breaks).
• Work with families to address challenging behaviors and other complex needs.
• Hold a caseload that may include children subject to Child in Need (CIN) plans or Child Protection (CP) plans.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and undertake statutory inquiries (e.g., Section 47) when required.
• Identify, manage, and escalate risks to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children.
• Work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals, including health services, schools, voluntary organisations, and adult social care teams.
• Support young people in their transition to adulthood (from age 14 onwards), ensuring they have a seamless pathway to adult services and support that maximises their independence.
• Attend and contribute to various meetings, such as Core Groups, Child Protection Conferences, and reviews, to ensure the best possible outcomes for the child.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality, and up-to-date case records in line with statutory requirements and Council policies.
• Prepare and present statements for Tribunal Court appeals in relation to the social care element of an EHCP, as and when required.
• Ensure all practice is compliant with key legislation, including the Children Act 1989, the Care Act 2014, and the SEND Code of Practice.

Requirements:

• Social Work Qualification or equivalent
• Social Work England registered
• Enhanced DBS

For more information or confidential discussion, please call Hannah 0330 0248 775.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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