Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Leaders in Care; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking local authority as a Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities team. This exciting permanent role offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment that prioritizes career progression. With a manageable caseload and a strong reputation for stability, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in children's services. Enjoy flexible working options, tailored induction, and a commitment to your professional development. If you're passionate about supporting children and families and want to advance your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Learning and development opportunities

Regular reflective supervision

Additional day off in birthday month

Qualifications

• You need a social work qualification and registration to Social Work England.
• Experience in children's services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children with disabilities within a supportive team.
• Engage with children and families to build strong relationships.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Reflective Supervision

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Reflective Supervision | Stable Service | Manageable Caseload | Hybrid | Multiple Career Progression Opportunities

Are you keen to progress your career as a practitioner in children's services, but finding opportunities with your current employer limited?

We're partnered with a highly regarded local authority in the Slough area, on a great opportunity for an exprienced practitioner to join the Children with Disabilities team as a Social Worker on a permanent position.

Annual salary - up to £48,250

The team is a small one, but with a strong reputation for stability, with vacancies rarely cropping up within the service. This close-knit team is supported by a super supportive senior management structure, who are all with the authority on a permanent basis and will make you feel at home from day 1 – giving you time to settle in and focus on building relationships with the the children and families involved in the service, as well as the team around you.

The package also includes:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month
• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for the council
• Flexible working options - to helpkeep a good work life balance
• Learning and development opportunities - career progression is very much encouraged!
• Regular reflective supervision

The CwD service is very stable, so you can expect a manageable workload, with cases split evenly across the service. This council seeking someone who wants to continue to progress their career, with a very much realistic route into management and regular opportunities for further career progression on offer. Also, many of the existing senior management team have progressed through the ranks, so the progression is there to see!

As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please call Chris on 0161 240 7897. Or email your up to date cv to [e-mail].