Job Title: Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team
Location: Southend-on-Sea, UK
Salary: £39,152 – £45,091 Annually
Working Pattern: Full Time / Part Time
We are seeking a dynamic Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team within an organisation based in the vibrant area of Southend-on-Sea, UK. This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to make a true impact in the lives of children and their families while enjoying the seaside charm of this community. Offering a competitive salary ranging from £39,152 to £45,091 annually, this position can be either full time or part time, accommodating your work-life balance needs. If you have a solid understanding of child protection, social work intervention methods, and the legislation impacting children with disabilities, then you might be just who we are looking for.
Perks and benefits:
Flexibility: Choose between full-time and part-time positions to suit your lifestyle.
Work-life balance: Enjoy generous holiday entitlements, making way for those all-important personal days.
Continued professional development: Attend training and professional courses to advance your career.
Collaborative environment: Work alongside a passionate, supportive team committed to making a difference.
Lovely location: Embrace the coastal living and relax at the seaside during your downtime.
What you will do:
Provide a supportive and efficient service to children, young people, their families, and fostering families, ensuring that their needs are professionally assessed and met.
Investigate, evaluate, and analyse case information, creating clear assessment and action plans.
Develop holistic practices that consider the individual's broader social environment and developmental needs.
Ensure all casework complies with statutory requirements and the organisation's policies.
Liaise with and work in partnership with other agencies to support care plans for children and the work of foster carers.
Undertake the recruitment, assessment, training, and ongoing development of foster carers to meet the diverse needs of children.
Participate in referral and allocation systems ensuring that documentation is current and children are placed according to regulations and standards.
Represent the organisation at panels, conferences, reviews, and courts with professionalism.
Prepare and submit detailed written reports as needed.
Identify service enhancements and support a culture of continuous improvement.
Recommend expenditure and represent the team in working parties and meetings.
Implement and promote Equal Opportunities good practice and Diversity within the working environment.
Qualifications and experience:
To succeed in this role, you should be a qualified social worker, with a degree in Social Work or equivalent. GSCC registration is required, as well as knowledge and experience in child protection, fostering, and social work intervention methods. Experience working with foster carers and conducting multidisciplinary work will be invaluable.
Southend-on-Sea is not just a place to work but a place to live and thrive. Known for its lively atmosphere and stunning seafront, it offers a blend of cultural attractions, leisure pursuits, and community spirit. Join us in making a difference in this special part of the UK.
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Apply now to earn £39,152.00 – £45,091.00 annually as a Social Worker in Southend-on-Sea.