Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker who thrives to support children and young people with additional needs?
Yes?
Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Bury Council's Education, Health and Care Plans team where you will support Children with Additional Needs. This is a full time role offering a fantastic pay rate of £38 per hour.
Benefits:
Hybrid working
Mileage reimbursement
Supervision
Competitive rates of pay
Weekly pay
One committed and dedicated point of contact
An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
A full range of free training available
Access to 100's discounts on the Happi App
Access to free healthcare and financial advice through the Happi AppResponsibilities:
Working closely with families, education providers, health professionals, and local authorities to ensure that children receive the appropriate support tailored to their individual needs.
Conduct holistic assessments of children's educational, health, and social care needs as part of the EHCP process.
Provide professional social work input to Education, Health, and Care (EHC) assessments, ensuring that social care needs are accurately reflected.
Work in partnership with families to understand their circumstances, ensuring that children's welfare, safeguarding, and best interests are central to the planning process.
Liaise with education, health, and social care professionals to gather comprehensive information for EHCPs.
Contribute to the writing and reviewing of EHCPs, ensuring recommendations are evidence-based and child-centred.
Act as a key liaison between families, schools, health services, and the local authority, ensuring a coordinated approach.
Provide information, advice, and support to parents and carers navigating the EHCP process.
Advocate for children and families to ensure they receive the right support and interventions.
Participate in EHCP review meetings and multi-disciplinary team discussions, ensuring social care perspectives are represented.
Work closely with SEND teams, educational psychologists, and safeguarding teams to ensure appropriate interventions and risk management strategies are in place.
Identify and assess safeguarding concerns, making appropriate referrals in line with Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and SEND Code of Practice.
Maintain accurate case records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and local policies.
Ensure all interventions align with legislation, policies, and best practices within social care and SEND frameworks.Requirements:
Social Work Degree
Social Work England registered
Enhanced DBSExperience:
ChildrenIf you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on (phone number removed) otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call (phone number removed) and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
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