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SalaryWe are currently recruiting for a passionate and dedicated Children with Disabilities Social Worker to join our 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care team within the 0-25 service. This team plays a crucial role in providing information, advice, and support to children, young people, and their families to promote social inclusion and positive outcomes. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the safeguarding of vulnerable children and young people, assess their needs, develop plans, and ensure the provision of appropriate services.
Responsibilities:
- Provide information, advice, and support to Children with Disabilities, young people, their families, and carers to promote social inclusion and positive outcomes.
- Undertake statutory social work in the areas of Child Protection, Children in Need, and the initial stages of Looked after Children. Work within the Public Law outline and Care proceedings when required.
- Assess the needs of vulnerable children and young people, develop comprehensive plans, and coordinate the delivery of integrated services. Regularly review plans to ensure positive outcomes are achieved.
- Assessing a person's capacity and authorising and deprivation of liberty before the courts
- Work collaboratively with the team, external partners, and other agencies to ensure the well-being and protection of children and young people.
- Attend the office a minimum of 3 days a week and when on duty, be available for in-person visits if required, even when working from home.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with relevant Social Work England registration.
- Experience in court work, including the capacity assessment and authorisation of deprivation of liberty before the courts.
- Understanding of asset and strengths-based approaches to social work.
- Previous experience in a Children with Disabilities team is preferred, but candidates with Child Protection experience will also be considered.
- Car driver with access to a suitable vehicle insured for business use.
Benefits of working with Randstad Care
- Agency accommodation or commuter travel allowance for those over 50 miles away
- Competitive rates of pay
- Weekly pay
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
- A full range of free training available
- Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
- Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available
If you have any questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Chloe on . Otherwise, Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
