Childrens Social Worker – Disabilities – Rochdale – £40

Ashberry Recruitment; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashberry Recruitment seeks a Childrens Social Worker for the Children with Disabilities Team in Rochdale. Candidates must hold a DIPSW or equivalent, be registered with Social Work England, and have an enhanced DBS certificate. This role involves managing cases related to disabilities and safeguarding, providing vital services to affected families. Join a supportive team that values flexibility and effective communication.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant support

Friendly compliance team assistance

Essential Enhanced DBS provided

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification required for role.
• Registration with Social Work England necessary.
• Enhanced DBS certificate should be in date.

Responsibilities

• Manage cases for children with disabilities in safeguarding.
• Assess and offer appropriate short break services.
• Work under Care Planning and Fostering Regulations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision making based on information

Teamwork and multi-agency collaboration

Knowledge of service needs

Competent IT skills

Clear, concise writing skills

Flexibility in work approach

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Enhanced and in date DBS certificate

Job description

Childrens Social Worker
Team: CWD
Location: Rochdale
Rate: £40
Details:

The Children with Disabilities Team manages cases where disability is the overriding factor to consider with regards to outcomes and impact for the child. One of our functions is to assess and offer appropriate short break services to children who have a diagnosed disability and/or complex health needs and their families. However some disabled children are also in need of safeguarding and in these cases we also manage children in the child protection process including Child Protection Conference, Public Law Outline and Proceedings.

What else does the team offer.

A number of the children that are held by our team are Cared for Children, both on Full Care Orders and section 20 agreements. These children are managed under Care Planning and Fostering Regulations with oversight of an Independent Reviewing Officer.

Office Use: 000A 3035 / 1

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.