Overview
We are looking to recruit a Social Worker for the Children with Disabilities Team within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. North Somerset is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within North Somerset Council.
Responsibilities
* You will work with them, their families and other agencies to meet their assessed needs and support them to achieve their potential.
* Include assessment, planning and interventions with Children in Need, Children Looked After and Children in need of Protection, as well as young people preparing for adulthood.
* Have a Social Work qualification and an understanding of the impact of disability on children's lives.
* Be passionate about making a difference, and able to use creative and personalised approaches alongside the team\'s Signs of Safety and My Plan approach to achieve positive outcomes for children.
* Be able to work in partnership with disabled children and their families, as well as colleagues in Education, Health, the Voluntary & Community sector, wider Children\'s and Lifelong Services.
* Must be passionate about making a difference and able to use creative and personalised strengths-based approaches alongside the team\'s embedded Signs of Safety work to achieve positive outcomes for children.
* Be able to work in partnership with disabled children and their families.
Benefits of Working with North Somerset Council
* Our client has free onsite parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority.
* They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.
Minimum Requirements
* SWE Registration
* 3 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
* Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
* Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years\' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.
* To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in North Somerset please contact George Willett or email in your updated CV to us today
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