Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Senior Practitioner - Children with Disabilities Team

Specialism: Social Worker - Children's
Location: Rochdale, UK
Salary: £40.00 Hourly
Employment Type: Part-Time
Job Duration: Ongoing

Overview:

Are you passionate about making a real impact in the lives of children with disabilities? We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join the Children with Disabilities Team in Rochdale. This ongoing part-time role offers an attractive hourly rate of £40, giving you the flexibility to manage your work-life balance while contributing to the welfare of children and families. As a Senior Practitioner, you'll be responsible for providing exceptional social work practice, leading a dynamic team, and working with multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver the best outcomes for children with disabilities.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Part-Time Hours: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with flexible working hours.

• Hourly Pay: Enjoy the security and freedom of hourly pay, giving you control over your earnings and schedule.

• Varied Experience: As a locum, you'll have the opportunity to work in different settings and expand your professional network.

• Meaningful Impact: Know that your work is directly contributing to improving the lives of children with disabilities and their families.

Job Purpose:

The Senior Practitioner will lead and mentor social workers, managing complex cases and ensuring the needs of children with disabilities and their families are met effectively. You will also work closely with healthcare providers, educators, and the voluntary sector to provide holistic care and safeguarding, while driving improvements in service delivery.

What You Will Do:

Case Management and Supervision:

• Manage complex cases for children with disabilities, conducting thorough assessments and creating tailored care plans.

• Provide supervision and guidance to social workers, ensuring high standards of practice and effective decision-making.

• Support social workers in managing their caseloads and provide expert advice when needed.

Collaboration and Multi-Agency Work:

• Lead coordination with healthcare providers, educators, and the voluntary sector to create a comprehensive support network for children with disa