Social Worker - SEND FH Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - SEND Family Help Team
Location: Wolverhampton, UK
Salary: £33.30 per hour
Contract: Locum, Full Time (37 hours per week), Ongoing

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the SEND Family Help Team in Wolverhampton. This ongoing full-time locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £33.30 and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families within a forward-thinking and supportive service.

Perks and benefits:
Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the variety and control that locum work offers, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life.
Excellent Training Opportunities: Access a wide range of learning resources, including Research in Practice, professional briefings, and conferences to support your development.
Flexible Working: Benefit from home working options and a supportive environment that promotes work-life balance.
Inclusive Workplace: Be part of active employee networks and equality forums that celebrate diversity and inclusion.

What you will do:
Lead direct practice with families, conducting assessments and developing tailored intervention plans to support children with SEND.
Utilise your experience to carry out assessments, care planning, and crisis intervention for children with disabilities.
Implement early interventions and mobilise resources to prevent escalation of family needs.
Coordinate multi-agency support, ensuring a holistic and child-centred approach to care planning.
Apply your knowledge of safeguarding, legislation, and child protection frameworks to guide best practice.
Deliver the graduated model approach, providing personalised and evolving support based on family needs.
Support young people with SEND in preparing for adulthood, focusing on independence and life skills.
Engage in reflective supervision and contribute to team learning and continuous improvement.

Why Wolverhampton:
Wolverhampton offers a vibrant and diverse community with excellent amenities, green spaces, and strong transport links. As a progressive and innovative local authority, it provides an ideal environment for professional growth while maintaining a great quality of life.

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