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Social Worker - Children and Young People Disability TeamService Care Solutions • Chatham, ENG, GB
Social Worker - Children and Young People Disability Team

Social Worker - Children and Young People Disability Team

Service Care Solutions • Chatham, ENG, GB
13 days ago
Salary
£39,823.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Social Worker – Children and Young People Disability Team\n
Location: Medway\n
Salary: £39,823 – £43,425 (SW-CS2)\n
Market Premia: £5,000 per annum (paid in 12 equal monthly instalments)\n
Retention Payment: £2,000 per annum (paid each April after one year's service)\n
Essential Car User Status\n
Contract: Permanent\n
Enhanced DBS Required\n
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\nSocial Worker – Children and Young People Disability TeamService Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Medway Council for an experienced Social Worker to join their Children and Young People Disability Team.\n
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\nThis is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist service supporting disabled children, young people and their families. You'll manage a varied caseload, delivering high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions and transition planning while making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young adults.\n
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The Role\n
\nAs a Social Worker within the Children and Young People Disability Team, you will:\n
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  • Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people with appropriate reflective supervision.
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  • Complete high-quality, analytical assessments and develop SMART care plans and reviews.
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  • Deliver relationship and strengths-based practice, building positive partnerships with children and families.
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  • Undertake direct work with children and young people, ensuring their wishes and lived experiences are central to decision-making.
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  • Use the Signs of Safety practice model in assessments and interventions.
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  • Prepare high-quality reports for Child Protection Conferences, Children in Need meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, strategy meetings and court proceedings.
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  • Maintain accurate case records using Medway Council's electronic recording systems.
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  • Participate in safeguarding duties, including duty cover and supporting the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
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  • Work collaboratively with education, health, police and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
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  • Maintain continuous professional development and uphold Social Work England professional standards.
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About You\n
\nTo be considered, you will have:\n
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  • Qualified Social Worker status.
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  • Successful completion of your ASYE.
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  • Registration with Social Work England.
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  • Experience working with disabled children, young people and their families.
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  • Experience within statutory Children's Social Care.
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  • Knowledge of child protection, safeguarding and court work.
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  • Strong assessment, report writing and analytical skills.
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  • Experience delivering relationship and strengths-based practice.
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  • Excellent communication and partnership working skills.
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  • A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
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  • Commitment to reflective supervision and continuous professional development.
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Desirable\n
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  • Experience using the Signs of Safety practice model (or willingness to undertake training).
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  • Experience using Mosaic or a similar electronic case management system.
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  • Knowledge of current legislation, statutory guidance and best practice relating to disabled children and young people.
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What's on Offer?\n
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  • Competitive salary of £39,823 – £43,425
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  • £5,000 annual market premia
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  • £2,000 annual retention payment after one year's service
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  • Essential Car User allowance
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  • Excellent training and development opportunities
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  • Reflective supervision and supportive management
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  • Opportunities for career progression
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  • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements (where service needs allow)
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Certificate of Sponsorship Available\n
\nMedway Council's sponsorship allocation has been renewed and Certificates of Sponsorship (COS) are available for eligible Social Care professionals requiring visa sponsorship.\n
\nPlease make this clear when applying so preparations can begin as early as possible.\n
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Referral Bonus\n
\nKnow someone who could be suitable?\n
\nService Care Solutions offers:\n
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  • £200 for a successful qualified referral
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  • £50 for a successful non-qualified referral
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  • £150 Sign-Up Bonus for qualified candidates who register with Service Care Solutions
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  • £75 Find Your Own Job Bonus
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Apply Now\n
\nFor more information or to apply, please contact:\n
Nik Froud\n
Associate Recruitment Consultant\n
\nService Care Solutions\n
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