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We Do Social Work; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

We Do Social Work in Twickenham is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Disabled Children’s Team on a locum basis. You will assess needs, plan services and safeguard children, working with families and multi-agency partners to promote safety and wellbeing.

The role focuses on CIN, CP and CLA casework with responsibilities including care planning, safeguarding interventions and accurate reporting in line with statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration.
• Experience in a Disabled Children's Team or with disabled children and their families is essential.
• Experience managing CIN, CP and/or CLA cases.
• Strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with families and multi-agency professionals.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and statutory assessments of children with disabilities.
• Identify children and family needs and recommend appropriate packages of support.
• Hold and manage CIN, CP and CLA cases.
• Work collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies.
• Develop and review care and support plans.
• Undertake safeguarding assessments and interventions where required.
• Maintain accurate case records and produce reports in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Registration with Social Work England

Experience in disabled children’s team

Safeguarding and assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification / degree

Job description

Social Worker - Disabled Children's Team

Role:Social Worker - Disabled Children's Team
Service:Children's Social Care
Contract:Locum / Temporary

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a Disabled Children's Team. You will work with children and families to assess needs, identify appropriate support and ensure children receive the right services to promote their safety, wellbeing and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete initial and statutory assessments of children with disabilities.

• Identify children and family needs and recommend appropriate packages of support.

• Hold and manageChildren in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Children Looked After (CLA)cases.

• Work collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies.

• Develop and review care and support plans.

• Undertake safeguarding assessments and interventions where required.

• Maintain accurate case records and produce reports in line with statutory requirements.

Essential Experience

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration.

• Previous experience working within a Disabled Children's Team or with disabled children and their families is essential.

• Experience managing CIN, CP and/or CLA cases.

• Strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills.

• Ability to work effectively with families and multi-agency professionals.