At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with disabilities through assessments and safeguarding.
- Company: Join Wakefield Hiring's dedicated Complex care needs team.
- Benefits: Receive training, support, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with manageable caseloads and growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative service that impacts young lives.
- Qualifications: Passion for working with children and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Our client Wakefield Hiring is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Complex care needs team.
Team Structure and Staffing The team is a specialist service supporting children with disabilities aged 0-18, responsible for delivering assessments, safeguarding, support packages, and child protection plans.
The service is currently undergoing a restructure as part of wider social care reforms, and the successful candidate will join during this period of transition.
Recent staffing changes and absences have resulted in increased caseloads across the team.
There are currently six practitioners, with a proportion working part-time.
Caseloads typically range between approximately 20-25 cases per worker.
Although caseload numbers may appear high, many cases require lower-frequency visits (e. g. every 12 weeks or 6 months), allowing workloads to be balanced effectively.
All cases are currently allocated, and there is no significant backlog.
Skills and Experience While experience working with children with disabilities is advantageous, it is not essential.
The key requirements are: Understanding of additional needs Ability to communicate effectively with children and young people Strong statutory social work skills Passion for working with children and families Training and support will be provided in relation to disability-specific practic...
