Social worker – children with disabilities team – £33.30ph

Social Worker – Children with disabilities team – £33.30ph

Social Worker working in the Team you will:

* Undertake a range of assessments with children with disabilities, young people and their families/carers.
* Empower children, young people and their families/carers by listening to their views.
* Plan the services required to meet the needs of children, young people and their families/carers and ensure action is taken to implement plans.
* Advocate for children with disabilities and obtain maximum benefits, services and support.
* Make best use of available resources when responding to the needs of children, young people and their families/carers.
* Provide written reports, in a variety of different formats as required.
* Carry out tasks to fulfil the statutory legislative and other requirements for children, young people receiving services.
* Promote children, young people and their families/carers’ cultural needs and challenges discrimination and racism. The candidate will work within Sandwell Children’s Trust ethos and values, and promote our Equality, Diversity and Identity (EDI) strategy, to empower children and families.
* It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the Trust’s policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible, in line with this policy and the Equalities Act 2010.
* You will be allocated children from Short Breaks, to build positive relationships and provide an immediate response to information or situations concerning risk to vulnerable children.
* Complete Direct Work ensuring the voice of the child is paramount and ensuring the usage of sensory direct tools are promoted and used with children.

What you need to be successful in this role:-

* Experience of working within children and family services
* Sound knowledge of legislation, guidance etc, within chosen service area
* Ability to prioritise, analyse information and make informed decisions
* Ability to work under pressure and balance conflicting demands
* Applicants must have completed their ASYE year
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