Social Worker - Young People with Disabilities, North Essex, Colchester
Client: Essex County Council
Location: Colchester, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 2e221cbac54e
Job Views: 9
Posted: 22.01.2025
Expiry Date: 08.03.2025
Job Description:
Social Worker - Young People with Disabilities, North Essex
Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £36,101 to £48,622 per annum
Location: Colchester
Working Style: Community-based worker
Closing Date: 26th January 2025
Essex County Council understands how important flexibility and wellbeing is for our colleagues working across children's Social Care. We have developed a nine-day working fortnight for full-time frontline Social Workers within Children's services.
Join our dynamic team at Children and Families, where social work is not just a job, but a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of children, young people, and their families. Our service is built on a foundation of collaboration, integrity, and compassion, creating an environment where professionals thrive while promoting the development and well-being of those we serve.
Young People with Disabilities - YPWD Team:
As a Social Worker in the Young People with Disabilities Team, you'll manage a caseload of individuals aged 16 to 25, providing assessments, advice, and support. This role involves shaping care plans and support packages that truly make a difference.
What Sets Us Apart:
Our team specializes in using systematic and strengths-based social work approaches. We build lasting relationships with young people and their families as they transition from Children's services into adulthood, navigating the complexities of Education, Health, and Care Plans, assisting in accommodation transitions, supporting independence, and facilitating work experience and supported employment opportunities.
Variety in Action:
The work is diverse, involving key legislations such as the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Children and Families Act 2014, Care Act 2014, and Mental Capacity Act 2005. You'll conduct Transitions Pathway Assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, Community Care assessments, and actively participate in the implementation and review of support packages/plans.
Collaboration:
As part of the Children and Young People with Disabilities Service, you'll collaborate with various teams, including Child and Family Support, Preparation for Adulthood Advisors, Occupational Therapy, and the core Children and Young People with Disabilities team (0-16 years old).
Qualifications:
We value your qualifications and experience, including a diploma or degree in social work, registration with Social Work England, and the ability to practice in line with professional standards. Experience in Adults Social Care is particularly desirable for this role.
Join Us:
If you're ready for a fulfilling role where your skills and passion for social work will shine, join us on this exciting journey of improving services for children, young people, and their families.
Why Essex?
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost.
Commitment to Diversity:
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job.
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area, including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond. A driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role is essential.
As part of employment with Essex County Council, should your role require a DBS check, you will need to register with the DBS update service.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email [emailprotected]
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