Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team

Northamptonshire Children’s Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated social worker to join their team, focusing on delivering exceptional services to children with complex disabilities and their families. This role is pivotal in safeguarding children's welfare and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values continuous improvement, creativity, and innovation. With a strong commitment to best practices, you will manage a diverse caseload while receiving an attractive benefits package, including generous leave, financial support for relocation, and professional development opportunities. Join this dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

Benefits

SWE Registration paid yearly

Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000

Relocation costs of up to £8,000

28 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Extensive Learning & Development opportunities

Subsidised town centre car parking scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with proven experience in working with children with disabilities.
• Ability to manage a complex and diverse caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver social work services to children with complex disabilities and their families.
• Ensure the welfare of children is safeguarded according to legal obligations.

Skills

Social Work

Child Welfare

Case Management

Communication Skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Post Qualification Experience

Job description

Our benefits
We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

1. SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues)
2. Recruitment Welcome Bonus of £6,000
3. Relocation costs of up to £8,000
4. Retention bonus payments for established personnel
5. 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years
6. Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
7. Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
8. Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
9. Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
10. Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
11. A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
12. Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
13. Subsidised town centre car parking scheme

About the role
To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children with complex disabilities and their families to ensure the welfare of children is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children Trust.

You will be a qualified social worker with proven post qualification experience ideally with experience of working within children with disabilities and their families.

What will you be doing?
To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children with complex disabilities and their families to ensure the welfare of children is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children's Trust.

About you
You should be a qualified social worker, registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children and families. You will be able to manage a complex and diverse caseload to the required standards.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check.