Social Worker

EventStars; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in London as a Social Worker in the Children and Family Service. You will play a pivotal role in providing support for neurodivergent children and families. This fixed-term position focuses on community health, excellence in care, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to improve outcomes.

Benefits

Workplace Pension Scheme

21 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

£300 Referral Bonus

Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance

Access to Blue Light discount scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Excellent career progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience with neurodivergent children and their families.
• Understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children's needs.
• Collaborate with families and agencies to improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate case records and reports.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Social Worker Degree or equivalent

Registered Social Worker with Social Work England

Job description

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*2 year fixed term contract*

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in our Children and Family Service for a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join our growing Advocacy and Advice Service which we will be developing over the course of the next three years, aligned with our exciting new strategy.

We are looking for a dynamic and practised Social Worker who is passionate about achieving excellence, coupled with the ability to drive change for neurodivergent children, young people and their families. If this sounds like you, you could be the person we are looking for!

This role is grounded on improving the quality and care for these children and young people, through providing specialist social care assessment and intervention support to the family as a unit. Experience of working with neurodivergent children, those with disabilities, or an understanding of specialist health settings is essential.

Benefits At Norwood

• Workplace Pension Scheme:Plan for your future with confidence
• 21 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays and Jewish festivals where they fall on a working day and work is not permitted (FTE)
• Employee Assistance Programme:We care about your well-being
• £300 When You Introduce a Friend:Spread the word and reap the rewards
• Free Eye test & Eyewear allowance
• Access to Blue Light discount scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression pathway
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively as part of an integral, multi-disciplinary team addressing the physical, emotional and social needs of children and young people who may be neurodivergent, as well as their families using the service
• Maintaining relevant knowledge and understanding of safeguarding standards, ensuring compliance with Norwoods policies and procedures for promoting the welfare of children and young people as well as vulnerable young adults
• Meeting with children, young people and their families at the centre (or other community settings) or in a remote working environment (adhering to Norwood guidelines) with a view to undertaking comprehensive assessments of individual needs using a strengths-based approach, understanding the impact of neurodiversity, planning appropriate responses in partnership with children and young people and their families
• Working with statutory and other authorities and community organisations to the benefit of the families we work with
• Advising families we work with and support, on relevant legal frameworks, which may affect them
• Monitoring, reviewing and evaluating interventions in collaboration with families and recognising thechanging needs/ revising interventions as appropriate
• Enabling those who we are working with and supporting to develop personal skills and strategies to improve outcomes in the identified areas in their life
• Writing reports, maintaining accurate and up to date records on the organisations case management system and attending any meetings or case conferences in relation to the children/young people, parents and carers to whom they are providing or have provided a service
• Liaising on behalf of those we are supporting with the Local Authority, the NHS, and other agencies in the public and independent sectors to improve outcomes for the family
• Supporting the child/ young person and their families with financial assistance applications when appropriate
  
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• Social Worker Degree or equivalent
• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
• Post qualification experience as a Social Worker either in statutory or voluntary sector Childrens Services
• Understanding of and experience working with a multitude of needs faced by neurodivergent children and their families
• Sound knowledge of all relevant legislation, statutory guidance and regulations, specifically in relation to safeguarding children/young people and vulnerable adults
• Full clean driving licence, access to a car and be able to use for business purposes
  
  

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Practice Teacher Award
• Other post qualification professional training
• Experience of working in the voluntary sector
• Experience of working in a Local Authority
• Experience of working with the wider Jewish community, including the Charedi/Orthodox communities
• Experience working with neurodiversity and disabilities
  
  

If you are interested in this role, please apply at your earliest convenience and our Recruitment Team will be in touch.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement earlier should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Due to the high number of candidates who apply to our roles at Norwood, please note we can only provide feedback following an interview, if shortlisted.

We actively celebrate everyone's different abilities, sexual orientation, ethnicity, faith, and gender. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us.

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