Qualified Social Worker Children with Disabilities £28ph

Placed: 02/12/17
Region: Norfolk
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Children with Disabilities Social Worker Norfolk
Our client in Norfolk are looking for Qualified Social worker to join their busy Disabled Children's Team. Ideally they are looking for a Qualified Social Worker with children with disabilities experience.

Your main job duties will include:

To manage a caseload of service-users with sensory impairment, dual-sensory impairment and other disabilities requiring assessment of their needs,
Carry out Initial and core assessments and investigations, develop care plans and coordinate support packages as necessary
Undertaking Section 47 investigations, carrying child protection cases and working with Looked After Children
Undertaking assessments for Short Break Support
To deliver, under the general supervision of a senior practitioner or team manager, an effective social work service to children with disabilities and their families, informed by current research, legislation and departmental policy
To assess the needs of children with disabilities whilst also recognising the needs of carers requiring assessment and provision of support
Liaising and developing close working relationships with other professions and agencies to ensure service-users receive services in accordance with assessed needs and within a multi-agency framework
Where appropriate, to participate in multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to their effectiveness
To provide emotional and practical support, advice and advocacy to children with disabilities and carers as required

You will need the following in order to be considered for the Role:
* BA/MA/BSc/MSc Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, CSS or CCETSW approved equivalent).
* It is also essential that you be registered with the HCPC.
* Experience must have been gained post qualifying sufficient in order to settle quickly into this position.
* Reference Details to cover employment for the previous 5-year work history
* DBS on the update service or happy to process a new one
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career and offer vouchers worth £250 if you refer other successful Qualified Social Workers.
If you would like to apply for this position or to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Zara Murray by phone on 07710502339. Alternatively, you can email me at by attaching a Microsoft Word copy of your CV

Price / Salary: £28/hour