Children’s Social Worker: Disabilities & Family Support

Tripod Partners; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Children with Disabilities Team at Peterborough County Council. You will manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities, conduct assessments and safeguarding work, and collaborate with families, schools and health professionals.

This role is based in Peterborough on a temporary/full-time contract, with a focus on improving outcomes, independence and wellbeing for children with disabilities and

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration is required.
• Experience in Children's Services is essential.
• Experience with children with disabilities is highly desirable.
• Strong assessment and safeguarding experience.
• Excellent communication skills and caseload management.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of children and young people with disabilities.
• Completing assessments and statutory reviews.
• Developing and reviewing care plans.
• Working directly with children, young people and families.
• Identifying and managing safeguarding concerns.
• Working alongside schools, health professionals and other agencies.
• Supporting families to access appropriate services.
• Promoting positive outcomes, independence and wellbeing.
• Maintaining high-quality case records.

Skills

Caseload management

Assessment

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

recognised Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Children with Disabilities Team at Peterborough County Council. You will manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities, conduct assessments and safeguarding work, and collaborate with families, schools and health professionals.

This role is based in Peterborough on a temporary/full-time contract, with a focus on improving outcomes, independence and wellbeing for children with disabilities and