Qualified Social Worker - Disabled Children's Team

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team within Northampton. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team providing a consistent, timely and cost-effective service improving outcomes for young people aged with disabilities between 0 and 25.

The Responsibilities of The Social Worker Includes

• Manage a caseload of children with disabilities undertaking the tasks of assessment
• planning, implementation

• Strong ability to communicate with disabled children
• Supporting parents, carers and the siblings of disabled children
• Carry out relevant assessments
• Carrying our complex safeguarding risk assessments
• Providing a higher level of support to families with complex needs
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment
• Supervision and advice
• negotiating for and co-ordinating the application of resources.

Essential requirements:

• Diploma in Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Registration with Social Work England
• Substantial experience in a Children with Disabilities Team in the UK

If you are interested in this vacancy or would like to hear about other positions with Northampton County Council please call Ruth on 07873 233112.