Social Worker

Job DescriptionJob Title: Social Worker – Children with DisabilitiesHourly Rate: £35 -£38Work Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days a week in the office)The RoleNorthampton Children\’s Trust work with children aged 0-18 covering children in need, child protection and safeguarding, court work and Children in Care. The team works closely with colleagues in health, education and the voluntary sector using a multi-disciplinary team approach.The Children with Disabilities Team is a supportive and committed team of practitioners who strive to achieve positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable children in the county.Key ResponsibilitiesTo 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 Childrens Trust.Carry out Initial, Core and other specialised assessments as per national guidelines and within prescribed timescales in order to formulate support plans for service users and co-ordinate their implementation or refer the case to the a…