Children and Young Adults Senior Social Worker - Disabilities Service - Reed : Job Details

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!