Our client Swindon Council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their Disability Children's team.
Job PurposeThe Experienced Social Worker will provide high-quality social work services to children and young people with disabilities and their families. The post holder will undertake statutory assessments, safeguard children, coordinate multi-agency support, and ensure children with complex needs receive appropriate services to maximise their wellbeing, development, and independence. The role requires skilled assessment, effective partnership working, and a commitment to promoting the voice of the child.
Key Responsibilities- Manage a complex caseload of children and young people with disabilities, including those who are Children in Need, subject to Child Protection Plans, Looked After Children, or involved in care proceedings.
- Undertake comprehensive Child and Family Assessments in accordance with statutory guidance and organisational procedures.
- Assess children's developmental needs, parenting capacity, family functioning, and environmental factors.
- Complete specialist assessments relating to disability, including assessments for short breaks, specialist services, equipment, and support packages.
- Develop, implement, monitor, and review Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children, and Care Plans.
- Undertake safeguarding enquiries, including Section 47 investigations where required.
- Prepare high-quality reports for child protection conferences, reviews, legal planning meetings, and court proceedings.
- Represent Children's Services in court and provide professional evidence when necessary.
- Work in partnership with parents, carers, schools, health professionals, occupational therapists, psychologists, and voluntary sector organisations.
- Promote direct work with children using communication methods appropriate to their age, disability, and level of understanding.
- Advocate for children's rights, ensuring their wishes and feelings inform assessment and planning.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and analytical case recordings using the local authority's electronic recording system.
- Participate in duty arrangements and respond promptly to safeguarding concerns.
- Support less experienced social workers, students, and newly qualified colleagues where appropriate.
Benefits of working with Remedy
- A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
- Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed.
- Double payrolls each week.
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Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
