Social Worker: Children with Disabilities

Tripod Executive; England; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated social worker to provide essential services to children with complex disabilities and their families. This role involves ensuring the welfare of children is safeguarded while adhering to legal and statutory obligations. You will manage a diverse caseload and contribute to best practices in social work. The organization values its workforce and offers a supportive environment that promotes continuous improvement and career development. Join a team where your efforts make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in need.

Benefits

Paid SWE Registration

£6,000 Welcome Bonus

Relocation costs up to £8,000

Retention bonus payments

28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Opportunity to purchase additional leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification experience in social work, especially with children.
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social work services to children with complex disabilities.
• Ensure the welfare of children is safeguarded according to legal obligations.

Skills

Social Work

Child Welfare

Case Management

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

About The Role

To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children with complex disabilities and their families to ensure the welfare of children is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children Trust.

You will be a qualified social worker with proven post-qualification experience, ideally with experience of working with children with disabilities and their families.

What Will You Be Doing?

Delivering and providing social work services to children with complex disabilities and their families, ensuring their welfare is safeguarded in accordance with legal and statutory obligations.

About You

You should be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England, and have the commitment and passion to deliver best practice and support to children and families. You will be able to manage a complex and diverse caseload to the required standards.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check.

Our Benefits

We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce while promoting innovation and creativity, keeping children, young people, and families at the heart of all we do.

We value our workforce and offer a great benefits package including:

• SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
• Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000
• Relocation costs of up to £8,000
• Retention bonus payments for established personnel
• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time) and an additional 5 days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - available for you and your immediate family members, 24/7, including telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support, and medical information.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel, and dining.
• Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
• Subsidised town centre car parking scheme

About Us

At Northamptonshire Children’s Trust, children, young people, and families are at the heart of all we do. Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them. The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils.

Our workforce is our most valuable asset and is pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people, and families the best we can provide.

We value our colleagues and empower them to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is welcomed.

At NCT, equality, diversity, and inclusion are integral to our operations, enabling all colleagues to develop and thrive. We are a disability confident employer and guarantee an interview for care leavers who meet the essential criteria.

Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.