Social Worker - Children with Disabilities - CMB2767e

The Methodist Church in Britain; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff benefits scheme

Guaranteed interview for eligible job-

Career development

Job summary

Cumberland Council is recruiting a permanent social worker for the children with disabilities service to support children, young people and families across Cumberland. The role focuses on assessing need, managing risk and building plans in collaboration with partner agencies.

The post suits both newly qualified social workers and experienced practitioners, with a commitment to professional development. Regulated activity requires an enhanced DBS check with barred list.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with children and families
• Listen to and champion the voice of the child
• Assess needs using professional judgement
• Manage risk to children
• Develop plans that help children achieve the best possible outcomes
• Work with families and partner agencies to create positive change

Job description

Permanent social work post in the children with disabilities service at Cumberland Council, serving children, young people and families in Cumberland's communities. The work centres on assessing need, managing risk and building plans with children, families and partner agencies. It suits newly qualified social workers as well as experienced practitioners, in a team that prioritises collaboration and professional development. Regulated activity means an enhanced DBS check with a barred list check is required.

What the job involves

• Build meaningful relationships with children and families
• Listen to and champion the voice of the child
• Assess needs using professional judgement
• Manage risk to children
• Develop plans that help children achieve the best possible outcomes
• Work with families and partner agencies to create positive change

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with children's and adults barred list check, for regulated activity with children and adults

What’s offered

• Staff benefits scheme, details on the careers site
• Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants, those in care or care leavers aged 24 and under, and the armed forces community, if essential criteria are met
• Supported professional development and career growth