Support Worker, Enfield Council, Childrens SEND Team

Entrust Social Care Ltd; Enfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join their Children's SEND Team in Enfield. This role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience within a Children's Social Work team and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children with special educational needs. You will be responsible for organizing assessments, providing advice, and ensuring effective communication among various stakeholders. With a flexible working schedule and an immediate start, this temporary contract is perfect for someone looking to further their career in social care. Join a supportive environment where your skills will be valued and your contributions will make a difference.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years UK experience in a Children's Social Work team.
• NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Organize and implement administrative procedures for EHC needs assessments.
• Provide advice on statutory procedures to parents and agencies.
• Chair Multi Agency Meetings to coordinate outcomes and provisions.

Skills

UK Support Worker Experience

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Enfield

Ref: EN369-435

Division: Childrens Services

Specialist Area: Social Worker

Location: Enfield

Job type: Contract

Salary (per hour): Negotiable dependent on experience and pay scheme selected

Reference: EN369-435

Job Description

Support Worker, Enfield Council, Childrens SEND Team - Must be a Support Worker with a minimum of 2 years+ UK Support Worker experience within a Children's Social Work team.

Our client is looking for a Support Worker with 2 years+ UK experience within a Children’s team.

The responsibilities will include:

1. Undertake, organise and develop the efficient and effective implementation of administrative procedures in relation to the EHC needs assessment and review of children/young people with special educational needs and disability ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines.
2. Ensure that appropriate provision and arrangements, including travel assistance, are made to meet the needs of pupils with SEND taking into account the efficient use of LA resources.
3. Provide written and verbal advice on the statutory procedures to parents, educational settings, Health and Social Services, support services and other agencies ensuring supportive, sensitive and constructive liaison so that decisions are well supported and have maximum potential for sustainability.
4. Take appropriate action including the negotiation and agreement of placement and provision of specialist support.
5. Write EHCPs taking all professional and parental advice into consideration.
6. Attend and contribute to Multi Agency Meetings within educational settings to support the development and agreement of outcomes and provision.
7. Chair Multi Agency Meetings, where appropriate, to co-ordinate the development and agreement of outcomes and provision.
8. Consult and negotiate with headteachers and others to ensure that appropriate provision is made for pupils with SEND.
9. Home Visits.
10. 35 hours per week (flexible by negotiation).
11. Immediate Start.
12. 3 Month Temporary Contract.

The successful candidate will need to hold an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent, have a current CRB and be a car driver.

If you do not have a minimum of 2 years UK experience relevant to this role, you are not eligible so please do not apply!