Job Description
Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
Essential Criteria:
* Degree in Social Work
* SWE Registration
* Right to work within the UK
Team: Children with Disabilities
Office Base: The Portal, Ellesmere Port
We are looking for an experienced social worker to join the Children’s with Disabilities Team. The team provides a statutory social work service to our most vulnerable disabled young people across the Cheshire West borough.
Job Purpose
Within the framework of legislation, council policies, and procedures, work with or on behalf of children, young people, and their families to improve their well-being and promote their independence.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Assess the needs of children and young people requiring social work services, including risk identification and protection needs. Develop, coordinate, and deliver multi-agency plans to meet assessed needs, reviewing these plans regularly.
2. Identify unmet needs and service gaps to inform resource allocation and service development.
3. Engage other professionals, statutory, and voluntary agencies in delivering services following assessments.
4. Manage an allocated workload within a team setting.
5. Comply with statutory obligations and departmental policies and procedures.
6. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the Integrated Children’s System (ICS).
7. Participate in supervision sessions, staff meetings, and training opportunities.
8. Contribute to service evaluation and development by sharing knowledge and best practices.
9. Provide support to less experienced social workers to foster their development.
Additional Information
This is a long-term temporary post starting ASAP.
What’s on Offer for the Social Worker
* Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
* Experienced management team
* Location with excellent transport links
* Stable and supportive working environment
Benefits of Working with Semester.co.uk
* Free ongoing training opportunities
* Competitive pay rates
* In-house payroll with weekly payments
* Enhanced DBS check completed
* Support from a dedicated, friendly team
* Dedicated and experienced consultant
* Various employment opportunities in your preferred area
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