Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Chester, UK
Salary: £39.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team in Chester, earning £39.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to join a dedicated team delivering statutory social work services to vulnerable disabled children and young people across the Cheshire West borough. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference while benefiting from the flexibility and variety of locum work.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle, helping you achieve the ideal work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £39.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for continuous learning, career development, and networking within children's social care.
• Varied Experience: Enhance your skills through exposure to a diverse range of cases and service users.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team that values mentorship, guidance, and professional support.
• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and variety that locum work can offer while growing your experience.

What you will do

• Assessment: Assess the needs of children with disabilities and their families to identify appropriate support and interventions.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans that promote safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.
• Family Support: Work closely with children, young people, parents, and carers to provide guidance, support, and advocacy.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with education, health, and other partner agencies to coordinate services and resources.
• Safeguarding: Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring children remain protected and supported.
• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload while maintaining high standards of practice and statutory compliance.
• Report Writing: Prepare detailed assessments, reports, and documentation for reviews, meetings, and court proceedings where required.
• Outcome Focused Practice: Promote independence, inclusion, and improved quality of life for children and their families.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration