Social Worker – Children with Disabilities (Basildon)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Basildon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nine-day working fortnight

Job summary

Essex County Council in Basildon is seeking a Social Worker for Children with Disabilities to manage a defined caseload and deliver timely interventions within child protection and care pathways.

The role supports both newly qualified and experienced social workers, offering a salary range and professional development with the ASYE programme completion. A nine-day working fortnight is highlighted as part of flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in social work and registration with Social Work England.
• Demonstrable capability to practice to professional standards.
• Knowledge of PCF and KSS frameworks.
• Ability to use information technology and case recording systems.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined caseload of children, young people and families.
• Carry out enquiries, assessments and direct work to improve outcomes.
• Interventions within Child Protection, Child in Need and Children Looked After.
• Support permanency planning and care for children in care.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Emotional intelligence

Mobility

Education

Diploma or degree in social work

Registration with Social Work England

Tools

Word processing

Social work case recording systems

Job description

Essex County Council in Basildon is seeking a Social Worker for Children with Disabilities to manage a defined caseload and deliver timely interventions within child protection and care pathways.

The role supports both newly qualified and experienced social workers, offering a salary range and professional development with the ASYE programme completion. A nine-day working fortnight is highlighted as part of flexible working options.