Senior Social Worker - Children with Disability
This role is with Northamptonshire Children’s Trust in the Disabled Children’s Team. The DCT is a supportive and committed team of practitioners who strive to achieve positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children in the county.
Salary and benefits
This range is provided by Northamptonshire Children's Trust. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including a permanent, supportive and inclusive management team and extensive learning & development opportunities. Details below reflect what is commonly provided to colleagues.
* SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
* Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000
* Relocation costs of up to £8,000
* 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days after 5 years
* Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection
* Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
* Employee Assistance Programme – health, counselling, legal advice and more for you and your immediate family
* Employee discounts with local and national retailers
* Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
* A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team empowering professional decisions
* Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
* Subsidised town centre car parking
About the role
We are looking for talented Senior Social Workers to join a Disabled Children’s team within the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust. This is a fantastic opportunity to enrich your work experience and career in the Disabled Children’s Team. The DCT is a supportive and committed team of practitioners who strive to achieve positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children in the county.
As a Senior Social Worker you will be skilled in supervision, performance management and improvement techniques to ensure high quality of practice. You will be able to manage a complex and diverse caseload to the required standards.
What you will be doing
The role is responsible for providing practical and social work support for disabled children and their families. This involves holding a more complex caseload, visiting children and families, carrying out interventions, reviewing the work undertaken, direct work with children and families and any other work identified as necessary. All work must be based on best evidence and good practice, prioritising the best interests of children and young people.
About you
You should be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to deliver best practice and support to disabled children and families. You will be able to manage a complex and diverse caseload to the required standards, and be confident in your analysis and decision making to deliver purposeful and effective social care. You will be skilled in supervision, performance management and improvement techniques to ensure high quality of practice.
Requirements
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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How to apply
Get in touch: please email Sarah Harris, Service Manager at Sarah.Harris@NCTrust.co.uk to arrange a mutually agreeable time to call you.
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