Social Worker – Disabilities – Blackburn – £35

Ashberry Recruitment; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a passionate and dedicated Social Worker for a 9-month role within the Children’s Disability Service in Blackburn. You will support children with profound disabilities working alongside a skilled team, contributing to care proceedings and multi-agency support arrangements.

Benefits

Dedicated experienced Consultant support

Friendly compliance team

Essential Enhanced DBS provision

£250 Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate required.
• Ability to write clear assessments and reports.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with severe and profound disabilities.
• Work across the continuum of CIN, CP, and LAC.
• Participate in care proceedings and Court of Protection.

Skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Knowledge of service needs

Competent IT skills

Flexibility

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Job description

Social Worker
Team: Disabilities
Location: Blackburn
Rate: £35
Details:
Social Worker – Children’s Disability Service – likely to be a 9 month post
We are looking to recruit a passionate and enthusiastic social worker to join the Children’s Disability Service based at Duke Street. Working alongside our experienced Social Workers and Child Support Officers, you will support children and young people with severe and profound disabilities and their siblings. This will involve work across the continuum of CIN, CP and LAC, including care proceedings and Court of Protection.
Office Use: 000A 1EB5 / 1

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.

For more information please contact Carly on 01282 525510 or [e-mail]