This social worker post sits in the Children with Disabilities Service at Northamptonshire Children's Trust, supporting disabled children with complex needs and their families within a multi-disciplinary team. The work centres on assessments, including parenting and sibling assessments, and on care plans that include respite and behaviour management advice. The role also involves managing a complex caseload and developing specialist disability practice. Social Work England registration is required, along with an enhanced DBS check including a barred list check.
What the job involves
- Complete assessments that inform care plans, including child and family, risk, parenting and sibling assessments
- Develop care plans for disabled children and their families, including respite provision and behaviour management recommendations
- Manage a varied and complex caseload to required standards
- Work in partnership with families and other professionals within a multi-disciplinary team
- Safeguard children and promote their welfare in line with statutory requirements
- Contribute to raising and maintaining standards of social work practice within the team
- Develop specialist practice and give expert advice on children with disabilities
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified social worker
Registration & licences
- Registration with Social Work England
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of child development, safeguarding and relevant legislation
- Building effective relationships with children, young people, families and partner agencies
- Excellent assessment, analytical and decision‑making skills
- Commitment to promoting the rights, wellbeing and aspirations of disabled children
- Managing a complex caseload while maintaining high professional standards
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS certificate with barred list check
What’s offered
- Social Work England registration fee paid yearly
- Recruitment welcome bonus of £6,000
- Relocation costs of up to £8,000
- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, rising by 5 days after 5 years
- Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover of 3 times salary from day one
- Option to purchase up to 25 days annual leave
- Employee assistance programme run by Health Assured
- Extensive learning, development and career opportunities
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
