Senior Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Quid, Inc.; Ilford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training including Practice Educator & NAAS

Generous holiday allowance, up to 32 days

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave schemes

Access to comprehensive training and development programme

Job summary

A local authority team in Ilford is seeking a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team. The role includes assessing the needs of children and families, court representation, and support for looked-after children. Candidates must have a degree in Social Work, be registered with Social Work England, and have completed their ASYE. The position offers extensive training and generous benefits, including a holiday allowance of up to 32 days.

Qualifications

• Holds a degree in Social Work.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Completed ASYE.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessment of needs of children and families.
• Involve individuals and families in decision making and link them to support.
• Initiate Care Proceedings and represent the Local Authority.
• Support children in care and implement care plans.

Skills

Social Work practice

Assessment of needs

Court representation

Care plan formulation

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

A local authority team in Ilford is seeking a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team. The role includes assessing the needs of children and families, court representation, and support for looked-after children. Candidates must have a degree in Social Work, be registered with Social Work England, and have completed their ASYE. The position offers extensive training and generous benefits, including a holiday allowance of up to 32 days.