Disabled Children's Senior Social Worker / Social Worker
* Location: Gloucester, Shire Hall
* Salary: GBP40,476 - GBP45,718 per annum, subject to experience
* Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Join Gloucestershire County Council in an exciting phase of investment in our Disabled Children's Service. We are expanding our team and seeking experienced Senior Social Workers / Social Workers dedicated to providing exceptional service and care.
Day-to-Day of the Role:
* Work closely with children, young people, and their families, as well as other staff within the service function and partner agencies.
* Promote and carry out statutory duties as required by legislation and guidance.
* Assess the needs of children, young people, and families to plan and implement suitable multi-agency interventions and service provisions.
* Manage a caseload with a high level of complexity and risk, including those children subject to care proceedings and child protection plans.
* Act in a consultative role to less experienced social workers, ensuring reflective practice in all assessments and the development of outcome-focused plans.
* Provide mentoring and specialist consultation or advice to colleagues and other professionals.
* Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families to manage risk and achieve positive outcomes.
* Attend meetings requiring high-level professional input and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Social Work England registration.
* Recognised qualification in Social Work.
* Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
* Full driving licence and willingness to drive.
* DBS clearance.
* Substantial post-qualifying experience in a statutory children's services fieldwork team.
* Experience in multi-agency working to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
* Expertise in frameworks for assessment and intervention, and a strong understanding of legislation and statutory frameworks.
Benefits:
* Salary range from GBP40,476 to GBP45,718 per annum, depending on the role and experience.
* Welcome payment of GBP4,000 .
* Annual retention payment of GBP2,000 .
* Flexible and agile working opportunities.
* 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of continuous service.
* Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year.
* Family-friendly policies and benefits.
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health service, employee discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, and salary sacrifice green car scheme.
* Career development and qualification opportunities through our Social Work Academy.
* Paid SWE registration renewal.
How to Apply:
To apply for the position of Disabled Children's Senior Social Worker, please submit your CV
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