Senior Practitioner, Children & Young People Disability – Hybrid

Medway Food Partnership; Ormesby Saint Michael; Híbrido; GBP 47.000 - 53.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Market allowance £6,000 p.a.

Retention payment £3,000 p.a.

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Essential car user allowance

Free car parking

Relocation package up to £8,000

Descripción de la vacante

Medway Council is recruiting a Senior Practitioner for the Children and Young People Disability Team. You will manage a complex caseload of children and young people with disabilities, support assessment and transition planning, and advocate for integrated services across education, health and social care.

The role requires Social Work England registration, a relevant degree, and experience in transition to Adult Social Care. Hybrid working and career development are offered.

Formación

• At least 2 years post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, preferably with disabilities.
• Excellent assessment, analytical, report-writing and advocacy skills.
• Knowledge and experience of Transition planning from Children’s to Adult Social Care including MAPs/Mental Capacity assessments.

Responsabilidades

• Hold and manage a caseload of complex disability and transition cases.
• Lead on assessments, care planning, reviews and safeguarding interventions.
• Support children and young people preparing for adulthood and transition into Adult Social Care.
• Work with education, health, SEND and adult social care colleagues to deliver coordinated support.
• Attend panels and multi-agency meetings to advocate for children and families.
• Provide coaching and practice support to social workers.

Conocimientos

Assessment skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Advocacy skills

Educación

Social Work qualification (Degree)

ASYE completed

Descripción del empleo

Medway Council is recruiting a Senior Practitioner for the Children and Young People Disability Team. You will manage a complex caseload of children and young people with disabilities, support assessment and transition planning, and advocate for integrated services across education, health and social care.

The role requires Social Work England registration, a relevant degree, and experience in transition to Adult Social Care. Hybrid working and career development are offered.