Are you an experienced and qualified senior social worker who has had exposure to children’s and transitional services? Wanting to take the next leap in your career and work for a fantastic local authority with excellent company benefits and career development opportunities? Look no further!
My client in North-West London is currently hiring senior social workers for their Children and Young Adults with Disabilities Service.
Salary:
* £45,021 per annum, normally rising to £48,060 with annual increments.
* £5,000 Golden Hello payment (after 6 months).
* £2,500 annual retention payment every 12 months.
Responsibilities:
* Assessing the needs, strengths and wishes of children and young people with disabilities and their families and determining the appropriate level of intervention and service provision.
* Providing direct support and guidance to children and young people with disabilities and their families, helping them to make changes and solve problems, and promoting their wellbeing and independence.
* Working with colleagues from other disciplines, to coordinate and deliver the best possible services for children and young people with disabilities, in line with the SEND code of practice.
* Safeguarding children and young people with disabilities who may be at risk of harm or abuse and using relevant legal powers to protect their rights and welfare.
* Managing a more complex case load, including child protection and court work, and participating in planned work related to court orders.
* Reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness and outcomes of the services and support provided to service users and their families and making recommendations for improvement or change.
* Supporting the transition of children and young people with disabilities to adult services and ensuring continuity and consistency of care and support.
* Mentoring student social workers & ASYE social workers.
Requirements for the role:
* Degree or Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent.
* SWE registration.
* Completion of ASYE or equivalent.
* DBS or ability to pass DBS check.
* Experience working with children and young adults as a social worker.
* Experience using different techniques to enhance communication with disabled children and young people.
* Knowledge and practice of relevant legislation.
* Experience conducting mental capacity assessment.
* Knowledge of DoLS
Benefits:
* Flexible hybrid working.
* Excellent career progression opportunities and career development framework (that most service managers have gone through).
* Regular training opportunities internally and externally.
* Key Worker Housing (subject to availability).
* Generous pension provision.
* Minimum 27 days annual leave - increases with tenure.
* Family Leave policy (including enhanced maternity pay)
* Interest free season ticket loan.
* Childcare deposit loan scheme.
* Reduced cost gym membership.
* 24/7 employee assistance programme.
* Discounts on retail and leisure.
If you have experience in the above role and want to join a dedicated group of professionals to help improve children’s lives then we would love to hear from you, so please submit your application today!