Achieving for children- Social Worker - Children With Disabilties

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Epsom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Children with Disabilities Team. This position involves collaborating with disabled children and their families to meet assessed needs and support their potential. The role offers flexible hours and a supportive environment, with opportunities for training and progression. Ideal candidates will have a Social Work qualification, be passionate about making a difference, and possess at least 3 years of post-qualifying experience in the UK Social Care industry. Competitive pay rates are offered, alongside the chance for professional development.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Role progression opportunities

Competitive pay rate

Qualifications

• 3 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry.
• Enhanced DBS / CRB check (we can obtain for you).
• Ability to use the Signs of Safety approach.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families to assess needs.
• Plan and intervene for Children in Need and Protection.
• Collaborate with education and health services.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Understanding of disability impact

Partnership working with families

Creative and personalized approaches

Education

SWE Registration

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker for the Children with Disabilities Team within the Social Care Industry.

Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. AFC is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Achievingfor Children.

Main duties include

You will work with them, their families and other agencies to meet their assessed needs and support them to achieve their potential.

Include assessment, planning and interventions with Children in Need, Children Looked After and Children in need of Protection, as well as young people preparing for adulthood.

Will have a Social Work qualification and an understanding of the impact of disability on children’s lives.

Be passionate about making a difference, and able to use creative and personalised approaches alongside the team’s Signs of Safety and My Plan approach to achieve positive outcomes for children.

Be able to work in partnership with disabled children and their families, as well as colleagues in Education, Health, the Voluntary & Community sector, wider Children’s and Lifelong Services.

Be passionate about making a difference and able to use creative and personalised strengths-based approaches alongside the team’s embedded Signs of Safety work to achieve positive outcomes for children.

Be able to work in partnership with disabled children and their families.

Benefits of Working with Achievingfor Children

Our Client has free on site parking with the opportunity for role progression and training for both perm and temporary staff within the authority. They offer a very competitive pay rate which exceeds most of the surrounding areas.

Minimum Requirements

• SWE Registration
• 3 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS / CRB (we can obtain for you)

Eligibility to work in the UKWhy Choose Ackerman Pierce?

Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment industry where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.

To discuss the vacancy further or any other opportunities we have in London please contact Nicole Stewart on (phone number removed) or email in your updated CV to us today.