Children's Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Children's Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team

Job Title: Children's Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team
Service Area: Children's Social Care
Location: Sutton, UK
Salary: £37.52 per hour
Contract Type: Part-time / Full-time
Duration: Ongoing

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Children with Disabilities Team in Sutton. This ongoing role offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, alongside a competitive hourly rate of £37.52. You will undertake statutory social work with children and young people aged 0-18 who have disabilities and complex needs, ensuring they are safeguarded and supported to achieve the best possible outcomes in line with legislation and local policy.

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible working options: Choose between part-time or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle.

• Competitive hourly rate: £37.52 per hour, providing flexibility and financial control.

• Professional development: Access continuous learning opportunities within a specialist disability service.

• Supportive team culture: Work within a relationship-based, strengths-focused environment.

• Excellent location: Sutton offers a balance of urban convenience and green spaces, making it an attractive place to work and live.

Key Responsibilities

As a Children's Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team, you will:

• Undertake statutory assessments and interventions for children with disabilities under the Children Act 1989.

• Manage cases across Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children frameworks.

• Develop, implement, and review robust, child-centred care and support plans, including short breaks and direct payments.

• Lead safeguarding activity, including Section 47 enquiries and participation in Child Protection Conferences.

• Work closely with families using a strengths-based and relationship-focused approach.

• Collaborate with multi-agency partners, attending EHCP reviews, strategy meetings, and professionals' meetings.

• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and documentation for court proceedings and panels where required.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in line with council policies and statutory requirements.