Children's Social Worker

Tripod Executive; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social work agency is seeking a qualified social worker in Northampton to support children with disabilities and their families. The role includes conducting various assessments, developing care plans, and managing complex cases. A strong professional background and registration with Social Work England are required. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a £6,000 recruitment bonus and extensive learning opportunities.

Benefits

£6,000 Recruitment Welcome Bonus

Up to £8,000 for relocation costs

28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a commitment and passion for delivering best practice.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload.
• Willing to undergo enhanced DBS certificate and Barred List check.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments for care plans including various types.
• Develop care plans for children and young people with disabilities.
• Contribute to professional standards within the social work team.

Skills

Post qualification social work experience

Experience with children with disabilities

Ability to manage complex caseloads

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

About the role

Todeliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children with complex disabilities and their families to ensure the welfare of childrenis safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children Trust.

You will be a qualified social worker with proven post qualification experience ideally with experience of working within children with disabilities and their families.

What will you be doing?

• To complete a range of assessments which will inform care plans, including Children and Families Assessments, Risk Assessments, Parenting Assessments and Sibling Assessments.
• Develop care plans for children and young people with a disability and their families, to include provision of respite support and behavioural management recommendations.
• Contribute to raising and maintaining standards of professional social work within a social work team, develop areas of specialist practice, offering expert advice on issues involving children with Disability.

About you

You should be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children and families. You will be able to manage a complex and diverse caseload to the required standards.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check

Our benefits

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

• SWE Registrationpaid yearly(social care colleagues)
• RecruitmentWelcome Bonus of £6,000
• Relocationcosts of up to £8,000
• Retention bonus payments for established personnel
• 28days annual leave,plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days,after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover(3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health pension protection.
• Opportunity to purchaseup to 25 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme- We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
• Employee discountswith local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
• Flexible and family working arrangementsincluding enhanced maternity benefits
• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management teamwhere you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
• Extensive Learning & Development andcareer developmentopportunities
• Subsidisedtown centre car parking scheme