Role Overview
Denbighshire County Council is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and resilient Qualified Social Worker to join their specialist Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team.
In this role, you will work alongside children and young people with severe, profound, or complex physical, learning, and sensory disabilities, as well as life-limiting conditions. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred assessments and support plans, working closely with multidisciplinary partners across health, education, and early intervention to champion positive outcomes and safeguard vulnerable children.
Key Responsibilities
- Specialist Assessments: Undertake statutory assessments under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, identifying needs, managing risk, and establishing eligibility for specialist services.
- Care & Support Planning: Design, implement, and review tailored care and support packages, including direct payments, respite provisions, and specialist community services.
- Child Protection & Safeguarding: Lead on section 47 child protection enquiries when required, participating in strategy discussions, case conferences, and court proceedings where necessary.
- Transition Planning: Work collaboratively with adult services and education teams to ensure robust, smooth transitions into adulthood for young people approaching 18.
- Multidisciplinary Working: Liaise regularly with NHS paediatric teams, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists, schools, and independent sector providers.
- Advocacy & Empowerment: Ensure the child's voice and non-verbal communication remain central to all decision-making and reviews.
Candidate Profile & Essential Criteria
1. Qualifications & Professional Registration
- Degree or Diploma in Social Work (CQSW, DipSW, BA/BSc, MA/MSc in Social Work).
- Professional Registration:
- Registered with Social Care Wales (SCW), OR
- Current registration with Social Work England (SWE) with a firm commitment to register with Social Care Wales upon appointment (fast-track guidance supported).
2. Experience & Knowledge
- Minimum 2+ years of post-qualifying statutory experience within Children's Services (ideally within Children with Disabilities, Children in Need/Child Protection, or Complex Needs).
- Sound working knowledge of statutory safeguarding legislation and policy frameworks (familiarity with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 is advantageous, but transferable UK statutory experience is warmly welcomed).
- Proven track record in complex risk assessment, family-centred planning, and multidisciplinary coordination.
3. Practical Requirements
- Full UK Driving Licence with access to an insured vehicle for business purposes.
- Enhanced DBS check registered with the Update Service (or willingness to complete a new check).
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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