Advanced Practitioner - Children With Disabilities

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency specializing in social work is seeking an Advanced Practitioner in Leigh on Sea. This role involves working with children, including those with disabilities, to meet their assessed needs and prepare them for adulthood. Applicants must have a Social Work qualification and a minimum of one year of experience in the UK social care sector. The position offers competitive pay, onsite parking, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Opportunities for role progression

Training for staff

Qualifications

• SWE Registration is required.
• 1 year post-qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry.
• Enhanced DBS/CRB is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families to meet their assessed needs.
• Assessments and planning with Children in Need and Children Looked After.
• Prepare and submit required reports for care proceedings.

Skills

Knowledge of child protection

Experience with children with disabilities

Understanding of attachment theory

Behavior management

Creative and personalized approaches

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

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
• Must 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
• To prepare and submit written reports as and when required, including statements and care plans for care proceedings in the Family Proceedings, County and High Courts.

Benefits of Working with Southend on Sea Council

Our Client has free onsite 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.

OFSTED RATING 2024 - GOOD

Minimum Requirements

• SWE Registration
• 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Knowledge & Experience
• You must have previous experience working within the children with disabilities team
• Knowledge of child protection, LAC and associated social work practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of the framework for the assessment of children in need and their families i.e. attachment theory, enabling change, behaviour management.

Why 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 Southend please contact Dan Mulvey or email in your updated CV to us today.

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner

Location: Southend On Sea

Salary: £(phone number removed) P/Annum