Please be aware this is a Long Term Temporary post to start ASAP.
The following is essential criteria:
1. Degree in Social Work
2. SWE Registration
3. Right to work within the UK
Social worker – EHC Assessor post situated in the Children with Disabilities Team
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic social worker to join our developing Children with Disabilities Team. The Children with Disabilities Team is a specialist social work team. We work with some of the most severely disabled children and their families; working with children in need, children subject to child protection plans, looked after children, care proceedings and children with a plan of adoption.
The role will involve having a small caseload of children and families alongside the role of EHC assessor. The EHC assessor role is to assess the need for social advice, signposting and assessment for children and young people who have agreement from the local authority that an Education Health care plan is required. This will involve screening processes and undertaking child and family assessments where required.
Expected to have experience within CWD and/or Transitions.
Key Responsibilities as EHC assessor:
* Responsible for screening children with complex needs which may involve signposting, advising and undertaking statutory assessments, writing reports.
* Participate in the planning/reviewing of cases adhering to statutory timescales.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with children, their families, and carers.
* Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention, as necessary.
* Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities.
* Maintain and update case records as per statutory guidance.
* Write high-quality reports as required and where required give evidence in court in relation to care proceedings.
* Work effectively on complex situations, using their initiative.
* Be familiar with local resource networks and undertake capacity building with individuals, families, communities, user groups and voluntary organisations.
What we can offer you:
* Being part of a stable team
* Regular supervision
* A manageable caseload
* Visible senior management team
* Hybrid – expectations in office for supervision, learning and development and team meetings. Should be in office probably 40/60
* Small team – stable friendly supportive, caseloads between 15-19 presently depending on experience, team meeting every fortnight over breakfast, regular supervision, and very supportive management structure
What’s on offer for the Social Worker:
* Excellent competitive pay rate – paid weekly!
* Excellent management structure with experienced leaders
* Desirable location with excellent transport links
* A stable and well-supported working environment
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk:
* Free ongoing training opportunities upon registering as part of our commitment to you.
* Competitive Rates of pay
* In-house payroll, providing weekly payments and support
* Enhanced DBS completed.
* Support and expert advice from an approachable, dedicated and friendly team
* An assigned dedicated & experienced consultant
* Various employment opportunities in your preferred geographical area
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