Senior Social worker - Children with Disabilities Team
- Full-time
About the Role
Are you an experienced Social Worker with a strong background in supporting children and young people with disabilities? Walsall Council is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Senior Social Worker to join their CWD Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist team and make a meaningful difference.
Location: The Civic Centre, Walsall WS1 1TP
Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella rate)
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 37 per week
Office Requirements: Office based a minimum of 3 days per week
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a complex caseload of children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.
- Completing Child Protection enquiries and investigations and progressing effective Child Protection Plans.
- Supporting Children in Care (CIC) through care planning, reviews and permanency planning.
- Managing Children in Need (CIN) plans for children with complex needs and disabilities.
- Undertaking statutory assessments, care planning and reviews in line with legislation and local authority procedures.
- Working closely with families, carers, education professionals, health services and partner agencies to safeguard and promote children's welfare.
- Contributing to multi-agency planning and decision-making to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
About You
- Significant prior experience working with children and young people with disabilities.
- A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
- Strong assessment, safeguarding and risk management skills.
- Experience of multi-agency working and effective partnership engagement.
- Excellent communication, recording and report-writing skills.
- A proactive and child-centred approach to practice.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
If you are a passionate and experienced Social Worker with substantial experience within a CWD team, and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.