Social Worker, Children with Disabilities – Hybrid

Opus People Solutions Limited; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Children's Services for an experienced Social Worker to join their dedicated Children with Disabilities Team. The role is based at the William Knibb Centre, Kettering, with hybrid working (3 days in the office and the rest from home).

You will manage a caseload of children with disabilities, undertake CIN/CP/CIC work, and ensure care and support plans meet individual needs. A DBS check may be applicable.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years' PQE.
• Experience in Children with Disabilities is essential.
• Experience with CIN, CP and CIC cases.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities.
• Undertake Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care work.
• Complete assessments of need in line with statutory requirements and best practice.
• Assess, arrange, and review care packages and short breaks provisions.
• Develop and review care and support plans to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with families, education, health professionals, and other partner agencies.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to effective care planning.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments, and reports in a timely manner.
• Ensure the voice of the child remains central to all assessments and planning.

Skills

Post-Qualified Experience

CWD experience

Social Work England registration

Job description

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Children's Services for an experienced Social Worker to join their dedicated Children with Disabilities Team. The role is based at the William Knibb Centre, Kettering, with hybrid working (3 days in the office and the rest from home).

You will manage a caseload of children with disabilities, undertake CIN/CP/CIC work, and ensure care and support plans meet individual needs. A DBS check may be applicable.