A local authority are looking for an Advanced Social Worker to join their Disabled Children's Team in the South West.

This is a permanent and full-time position, with flexible and hybrid working arrangements available.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work, be registered with Social Work England, and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available).

About the team

This local authority places children at the heart of everything they do.

Through their Family Safeguarding approach, the service works alongside families to help children remain safe and supported within their family and community networks wherever possible.

The Disabled Children's Team provides specialist support to children and young people with disabilities and their families, delivering consistent, relationship-based interventions from assessment through to long-term planning.

The team is based at alongside partner agencies, enabling effective multi-agency working and ensuring children receive the right support at the right time.

About the job

• Managing a caseload of children and families within the Disabled Children's Team


• Completing assessments, care planning, reviews and direct interventions


• Undertaking safeguarding responsibilities and managing risk effectively


• Supporting children subject to care proceedings and children in care where required


• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to coordinate support for children and families


• Building strong relationships with children, families and professionals


• Providing guidance, support and supervision to less experienced colleagues


• Supporting practice development and sharing knowledge across the team


• Maintaining accurate records, assessments and reports


• Promoting positive outcomes for children and young people with disabilities

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with substantial post qualification experience in Frontline Children's Social Work. You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, children in care and fostering legislation, alongside experience of quality assurance, reviewing processes, or independent oversight functions.

What's on offer?

• Salary of £51,356 per annum


• Flexible working arrangements


• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)


• Free parking


• Excellent commuter links


• Access to the Social Work & Leadership Academy


• Structured learning, development and progression opportunities


• Supportive and visible leadership team


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities


• Opportunity to contribute to service improvement and transformation initiatives


• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Iona Skinner

07384466395 / iskinner@charecruitment.com

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