Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Sanctuary Personnel; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of attractive benefits, including a joining incentive and annual bonuses. The role involves delivering high-quality casework to children and young people, ensuring adherence to professional standards and legislation. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized Social Work qualification, current registration, and a strong understanding of child protection issues. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Private medical insurance schemes

Free health screening for the over 40s

Access to confidential counselling

Free flu jabs for frontline staff

Occupational health service

Free eye care

Recognition programme

Discounts

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence with a car available for business use.
• Experience in child protection and social work practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive casework to children and young people.
• Support families while ensuring safeguarding of children.

Skills

Knowledge of child protection

Knowledge of social work intervention methods

Understanding of legislation and regulations

Knowledge of looked after children issues

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Post Qualification Diploma in Social Work

Current Social Work England registration

Job description

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Sanctuary Personnel has new permanent position available in Southend-on-Sea.

We are currently looking for a Social Worker with an enthusiastic and professional approach to take on a new role within a Children with Disabilities Team on a full-time basis.

The salary for this permanent Social Worker role is up to £37,890 per annum. This position comes with parking permits, a £1000 joining incentive, and £2000 at the end of each year worked, totaling £3000 on top of the first year's salary.

The main purpose of the job is to provide professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people appropriate to experience and capabilities, ensuring the highest professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant legislation, regulation, and practice methods. You will also provide support to Children with Disabilities and their families while maintaining a safeguarding approach to protecting children.

This role requires you to have a valid driving licence with a car available for business use, as you must be able to visit locations within the Borough easily and travel outside the borough using public transport.

Many benefits are available with this role, such as:

1. Access to private medical insurance schemes
2. Free health screening for the over 40s
3. Access to confidential counselling
4. Free flu jabs for frontline staff
5. Occupational health service
6. Free eye care
7. Recognition programme to reward your contribution
8. A range of discounts

Requirements of Social Worker:

1. Recognised Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or approved equivalent, BA Hons Social Work or other relevant degree in Social Work).
2. Post Qualification Diploma in Social Work.
3. Current Social Work England registration.
4. Knowledge of child protection, looked after children, and associated child in need social work practice issues.
5. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention.
6. Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues.
7. Knowledge & understanding of the Framework for the assessment of children in need and their families.

Contact:

This Social Worker job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this job, please apply now!