As a Social Worker in the Children and Young People with Disabilities Team, you will hold a caseload and undertake assessments and care planning for children and young people aged 0–18 with disabilities. You will work with families across Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care plans, while also contributing to Public Law Outline processes, court work and permanency planning where required.
You will be joining a supportive service in Windsor & Maidenhead, rated Good by Ofsted, where we are committed to high quality practice and improving outcomes for children and families.
As a Social Worker in the Children and Young People with Disabilities (CYPDS) Team, you will hold a caseload supporting children aged 0–18 who may be subject to Child Protection plans or are in the care of the Local Authority.
You will work closely with children, parents and carers to assess needs, develop plans and deliver meaningful interventions that improve outcomes. The role includes safeguarding work, court proceedings where required, and contributing to key meetings and reports, ensuring children’s voices remain central to all decisions.
This is an opportunity to join a supportive service in Windsor & Maidenhead, rated Good by Ofsted, where we are committed to high-quality practice and making a real difference to children and families.
For further information about this role, please contact Benedicta Osejindu at benedicta.osejindu@achievingforchildren.org.uk for an informal discussion.
* A full and valid driving licence and access to own transport
* Educated to a degree level with a relevant professional qualification in social work
* Active Social Work England registration and proven evidence of continuing professional development
* Good understanding of the Children Act 1998/2004 and the Children and Families Act 2014
* Familiarity with the local single assessment framework, Working Together (2015), PanBerkshire Child Protection Procedures and looked after Children processes
* Experience of working with children and families in either a voluntary or statutory setting.
* Ideally experience working with Disabled Children/CIN/CP/LAC
* Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders, including children, young people and their families. Advocating the voices of those we are working with
* Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy) and producing accurate reports, presentations, written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include families, children or young people).
* Experience of addressing specific equality or diversity issues within your practice with colleagues/service users and taking action to solve them.
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