Children with Disabilities Team - Achieving for Children
Kingston upon Thames
42,951 - 45,840 per annum
Why work for the Children with Disabilities Team?
* Free parking at your main place of work or a 5-minute walk from the nearest train station.
* Other office locations available in Richmond and Kingston if needed.
* Collaboration with our Family Support Team to enhance support for children and families.
* Access to Social Care Occupational Therapists and Emotional Health services.
* Regular reflective sessions using the Signs of Safety framework.
About the role: As a Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team, you'll play a vital role in improving the lives of children and young people with disabilities. Your responsibilities will include:
* Assessing the needs of children and young people with disabilities, determining if they require specialist intervention or can access mainstream activities.
* Evaluating the needs of children with severe and profound disabilities, specifically focusing on short breaks support for them and their families.
* Creating care plans for children in various situations, ensuring their needs are met by all involved in their care.
* Conducting home, school, and community visits, with a focus on direct work with children and young people using suitable communication methods.
* Collaborating with health, education, and other professionals to ensure the comprehensive needs of children and young people are met.
About you:
* Hold a Social Work qualification and have completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). ESSENTIAL
* Be registered with Social Work England. ESSENTIAL
* Ideally, possess experience working directly with children and young people with significant disabilities. However, experience in safeguarding is also valuable.
* Be willing to work across two London Boroughs (Richmond and Kingston) while being based in Chessington.
* Be comfortable working in an office environment, with a hybrid working model available.
* Be a team player, actively participating in the team duty system, supporting colleagues and other professionals, and maintaining a positive attitude towards your work.
About our benefits:
* 29 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years, with an additional day off in your birthday month.
* Tailored induction sessions from your start date.
* Hybrid and mobile working options.
* Participation in the Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension).
* Flexible working to maintain a work-life balance.
* A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
* Various staff benefits and discounts.
* An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway.
Join us at Achieving for Children and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with disabilities. Apply today to be part of our dedicated team.
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