At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with disabilities and their families, coordinating care and services.
- Company: Join Halton, a vibrant local authority dedicated to community improvement.
- Benefits: Enjoy 34 days holiday, a generous pension scheme, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Work in a supportive team with opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs.
- Qualifications: Qualified social worker with experience in child protection and disabilities.
The predicted salary is between 32243 - 39408 £ per year.
Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring three iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives.
The Children with Disabilities Team in Halton provides specialist support for children and young people with complex needs, including physical disabilities, learning disabilities, autism, and complex health conditions, coordinating multi-agency care and services. The service is dedicated to meeting the needs of identified young people and their families within the Runcorn and Widnes localities. It is recognised that the level of support for young people will differ from child to child and our skilled workforce will be able to support and assess under Section 17 Children Act 1989 and the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970. Workers are expected to have experience of child protection and supporting some young people within local authority care.
The team provide clear, accessible information about support and services. By understanding Halton's children and their families, the service will continually shape and improve the support that is offered. Working in partnership, the service will make sure families are fully involved in decisions.
Our dedicated team are currently seeking a qualified social worker, with knowledge of relevant government legislation and guidance, SEND and local procedures relating to children with disabilities, their carers and safeguarding. You will have experience of working collaboratively with colleagues from other organisations, including social care, health, education, commissioned services and the voluntary sector as you will represent the team in multi-agency panels and task groups. Previous experience of supporting young people with complex health needs, a learning disability, social communication difficulties, and challenging behaviour is preferred. You will have excellent communication skills and have an understanding of the use of alternative communication systems such as PECS, Makaton, social stories etc. You will manage an individual caseload, prioritising your own workload and meeting challenging deadlines. Case recording must be clear, analytical and timely. Your role will also include working with the Manager to support the delivery and development of high quality child in need and safeguarding support.
Our team work with families living in all areas of Halton. The Service is primarily based at Warrington Road Family Hub, Widnes but there is flexibility to work on a hybrid and agile basis, depending on the needs of the service. There will also be regular travel involved in this role, so a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is required.
Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:
- A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
- Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
- 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
- Investment in your personal development
- Free Car Parking at HBC sites
- Flexible working arrangements
- Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme
At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you - resourcing@halton.gov.uk
Social Worker - Children with disabilities employer: Halton Borough Council
Halton Borough Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the families they serve. With competitive pay and the flexibility of hybrid working, social workers have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the community. The council is committed to fostering employee development, ensuring that staff are equipped with the skills and resources needed to thrive in their roles.
