Children and Young Adults Senior Social Worker - Disabilities Service

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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!