Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order for your application to be reviewed. Job Title: Social Worker Location: Kennedy Leigh Children and Family Centre, Hendon Salary: £34,814 - £42,000 per annum Hours: Part time or full time available - 28 to 35 hours per week Contract Type: 2 year fixed term contract A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Children and Family Service for a qualified Social Worker to join our growing Advocacy and Advice Service which we will be developing over the course of the next three years, aligned with our exciting new strategy. We are looking for a dynamic Social Worker who is passionate about achieving excellence, coupled with the ability to drive change for neurodivergent children, young people and their families. We are also open to newly qualified candidates who may need some development, as long as they have the right attitude and commitment. If this sounds like you, you could be the person we are looking for! This role is grounded on improving the quality and care for these children and young people, through providing specialist social care assessment and intervention support to the family as a unit. Experience of working with children, those with disabilities, or an understanding of specialist health settings is essential. Experience working with neurodiverse children would be beneficial but is not essential, as training can be provided in this area. Benefits at Norwood include: The opportunity to work for a leading UK charity Competitive salary & benefits package 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Jewish festivals where they fall on a working day and work is not permitted (FTE) 1pm finish on a Friday Workplace Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with confidence. Employee Assistance Programme: We care about your well-being. £300 When You Introduce a Friend: Spread the word and reap the rewards. Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance Access to ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme Cycle to work scheme Excellent career progression pathway Enhanced benefits coming in July 2025! Duties and Responsibilities: Working collaboratively as part of an integral, multi-disciplinary team addressing the physical, emotional and social needs of children and young people who may be neurodivergent, as well as their families using the service Maintaining relevant knowledge and understanding of safeguarding standards, ensuring compliance with Norwood’s policies and procedures for promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as vulnerable young adults Meeting with children, young people and their families at the centre (or other community settings) or in a remote working environment (adhering to Norwood guidelines) with a view to undertaking comprehensive assessments of individual needs using a strengths-based approach, understanding the impact of neurodiversity, planning appropriate responses in partnership with children and young people and their families Working with statutory and other authorities and community organisations to the benefit of the families we work with Advising families we work with and support, on relevant legal frameworks, which may affect them Monitoring, reviewing and evaluating interventions in collaboration with families and recognising thechanging needs/ revising interventions as appropriate Enabling those who we are working with and supporting to develop personal skills and strategies to improve outcomes in the identified areas in their life Writing reports, maintaining accurate and up to date records on the organisation’s case management system and attending any meetings or case conferences in relation to the children/young people, parents and carers to whom they are providing or have provided a service Liaising on behalf of those we are supporting with the Local Authority, the NHS, and other agencies in the public and independent sectors to improve outcomes for the family Supporting the child/ young person and their families with financial assistance applications when appropriate Essential Skills and Experience: Social Worker Degree or equivalent Registered Social Worker with Social Work England Post qualification experience as a Social Worker either in statutory or voluntary sector Children’s Services Understanding of and experience working with a multitude of needs faced by children with disabilities and their families Sound knowledge of all relevant legislation, statutory guidance and regulations, specifically in relation to safeguarding children/young people and vulnerable adults Full clean driving licence, access to a car and ability to use for business purposes Desirable Skills and Experience: Practice Teacher Award Other post qualification professional training Experience of working in the voluntary sector Experience of working in a Local Authority Experience of working with the wider Jewish community, including the Charedi/Orthodox communities Experience working with neurodiversity and disabilities If you are interested in this role, please apply at your earliest convenience and our Recruitment Team will be in touch. We reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier should we receive a high volume of suitable applications