Senior Social Worker - Children with Disability SEND Team - Wolverhampton - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care agency is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join the SEND Family Help Service in Wolverhampton. This full-time role involves conducting assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with families and professionals to improve outcomes for children with disabilities. You will enjoy a stable work schedule, access to learning programs, and supportive working arrangements. Join a dynamic team in a progressive environment where your contributions will make a real difference.

Benefits

Stable work schedule

Access to learning and development programs

Flexible working arrangements

Employee networks and equality forums

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified social worker registered with the appropriate regulatory body.
• Experience working within multi-agency settings is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead direct practice by conducting family help discussions and intervention plans.
• Perform assessments, care planning, and crisis interventions for children with disabilities.
• Drive multi-agency coordination to support children and families effectively.

Skills

Experience with children with disabilities

Strengths-based support

Multi-agency coordination

Knowledge of legislative frameworks

Job description

Overview

Senior Social Worker – Children with Disability SEND Team in Wolverhampton, UK. Earn £30.57 per hour for your valuable expertise on a full-time, ongoing contract working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.00pm. This exciting role in the innovative Family First for Children Pathfinder initiative offers you the chance to make a substantial difference in children’s lives.

Benefits

• Enjoy full-time employment with a stable schedule, providing peace of mind and a consistent work-life balance.
• Gain access to a robust learning and development programme, including Research in Practice and regular briefings, ensuring your skills and knowledge are always up-to-date.
• Take advantage of supportive and flexible working arrangements, including opportunities to work from home, allowing you to tailor your work environment for optimal productivity.
• Become part of vibrant employee networks and equality forums, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where all voices are heard and valued.

This unique opportunity allows you to join Wolverhampton’s SEND Family Help Service, which is at the forefront of transformational service delivery. As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll work in close collaboration with families, health, education, and social care professionals to provide strengths-based support. Your work will empower families to access the right services early, reduce crisis situations, and improve outcomes across the board.

What you will do

• Lead direct practice by conducting comprehensive family help discussions and devising tailored intervention plans.
• Utilize your experience with children with disabilities to perform assessments, care planning, and crisis interventions.
• Work to reduce the escalation of families’ needs by implementing targeted strategies.
• Drive multi-agency coordination by chairing planning meetings that deliver holistic, child-focused support.
• Apply your knowledge of legislative and safeguarding frameworks effectively.
• Implement the Pathfinder’s graduated model focusing on early intervention.
• Prepare young people with SEND for adulthood through transition-focused initiatives.
• Engage in reflective supervision and team learning to enhance practice and outcomes.

Working at the City of Wolverhampton Council means being part of a forward-thinking, responsive, and innovative organisation where you can build strong relationships with families to achieve real, sustainable change. Senior managers and leaders are visible and keen on feedback, creating an environment where social workers can thrive. Rated ‘Good’ with ‘Outstanding’ features by Ofsted, we provide a supportive platform where your career can flourish.

Join us in Wolverhampton, a city with a rich history and vibrant community, where you can enjoy a blend of urban and green spaces. With excellent transport links and a variety of cultural and leisure activities, Wolverhampton is an ideal place to live and work, offering both professional fulfillment and quality of life.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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