Children's Senior Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Reed; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Rejoignez le Conseil du comté de Gloucestershire en tant que Senior Social Worker pour le service des enfants handicapés. Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec des enfants, des jeunes et leurs familles, tout en gérant une charge de travail complexe et en agissant comme mentor pour d'autres travailleurs sociaux. Des opportunités de développement de carrière sont disponibles, ainsi qu'un ensemble attractif d'avantages.

Benefits

Welcome payment of GBP4,000

Annual retention payment of GBP2,000

Flexible and agile working opportunities

25.5 days annual leave

Option to purchase additional days of leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Paid SWE registration renewal

Qualifications

• Inscription auprès des services sociaux d'Angleterre (Social Work England).
• Qualification reconnue en travail social requise.
• Expérience substantielle en services aux enfants.

Responsibilities

• Travailler avec des enfants et familles, évaluer leurs besoins.
• Gérer des cas complexes et de haut risque.
• Apporter un soutien et mentorat aux collègues.

Skills

Substantial post-qualifying experience

Experience in multi-agency working

Understanding of legislation

Consultative skills

Education

Recognised qualification in Social Work

Successful completion of the ASYE

Social Work England registration

Tools

DBS clearance

Job description

Disabled Children's Senior Social Worker / Social Worker

• Location: Gloucester, Shire Hall
• Salary: GBP40,476 - GBP45,718 per annum, subject to experience
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Join Gloucestershire County Council in an exciting phase of investment in our Disabled Children's Service. We are expanding our team and seeking experienced Senior Social Workers / Social Workers dedicated to providing exceptional service and care.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Work closely with children, young people, and their families, as well as other staff within the service function and partner agencies.
• Promote and carry out statutory duties as required by legislation and guidance.
• Assess the needs of children, young people, and families to plan and implement suitable multi-agency interventions and service provisions.
• Manage a caseload with a high level of complexity and risk, including those children subject to care proceedings and child protection plans.
• Act in a consultative role to less experienced social workers, ensuring reflective practice in all assessments and the development of outcome-focused plans.
• Provide mentoring and specialist consultation or advice to colleagues and other professionals.
• Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families to manage risk and achieve positive outcomes.
• Attend meetings requiring high-level professional input and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Social Work England registration.
• Recognised qualification in Social Work.
• Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
• Full driving licence and willingness to drive.
• DBS clearance.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in a statutory children's services fieldwork team.
• Experience in multi-agency working to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Expertise in frameworks for assessment and intervention, and a strong understanding of legislation and statutory frameworks.

Benefits:

• Salary range from GBP40,476 to GBP45,718 per annum, depending on the role and experience.
• Welcome payment of GBP4,000 .
• Annual retention payment of GBP2,000 .
• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of continuous service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year.
• Family-friendly policies and benefits.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health service, employee discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, and salary sacrifice green car scheme.
• Career development and qualification opportunities through our Social Work Academy.
• Paid SWE registration renewal.

How to Apply:

To apply for the position of Disabled Children's Senior Social Worker, please submit your CV