Seashell Trust provides education and care to children and young people from 2-25, with the most complex needs and learning difficulties.
We’re looking for a qualified Social Worker, ideally with experience within an SEN setting to work with us improving the lives of others, every day.
About the role
As a Qualified Social Worker with Seashell, you will work alongside our Head of Safeguarding to deliver the Safeguarding Development and Improvement plan.
Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families and carers and the wider Seashell team, you will be leading case work across the Trust for both our children and young adults.
Safeguarding will be at the heart of what you do and remain the absolute priority. You’ll evaluate risk and protective factors to mitigate and manage case work effectively, and work to deliver projects and initiatives to strengthen safeguarding knowledge across staff teams and service user groups.
You will also provide support & training to staff, families and carers and people who use our service when required and, most importantly, comply to social work England Professional Standards to act safely, respectfully and with professional integrity.
You will also get the opportunity to support Social Work students on placement to fulfil the objectives of their course, through mentoring and guidance to ensure a supportive and professional experience.
What you’ll need for the role:
* Registered social worker with two years post qualification is essential
* A professional Social Work qualification (social work degree or DipSW) is essential with experience of working in a social care, education or health setting, executing safeguarding duties in line with relevant legislation.
* Mental Capacity Act 2005 assessment and best interest procedures experience.
* Experience of safeguarding case work with children, adults at risk of abuse and families
* Relevant CPD or qualifications to evidence a sound working knowledge of statutory safeguarding procedures for children and adults
* Previous experience of managing complex case work, engaging with multi-disciplinary professionals
* Experience of delivering evidence-based practice through direct work with children and adults at risk
* Build effective, professional relationships with multidisciplinary teams, people who use our services, families/ carers and lead safeguarding case work across the Trust, setting standards and demonstrate accountability for practice decisions
* Organise and manage time effective
* Flexible, approachable and accessible team player
What we can offer you
* The chance to make a real difference and the flexibility of a part time role
* Social Work England registration paid annually for qualified social workers
* Commitment to support CPD requirements of the social work profession
* A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including; Employee Assistance, wellbeing programs and Occupational Health
* Free on-site parking
* Cycle to work scheme
* Company Events
* Refer a friend scheme
* Paid Enhanced DBS
* Retail, food and leisure discount card
* Choice of pension scheme
About Seashell Trust
Originally founded in 1823, Seashell Trust is a nationally recognised and registered charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport. The Trust comprises of the Royal School Manchester, the Royal College Manchester, 17 bespoke Residential Care Homes, Outreach Health and Family Services. We provide expert Residential care and Education for children and young people with severe, profound, and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism. Our fantastic services are based all on one-site, which deepens our sense of community for our children and young people and the wider Seashell team.
About recruitment at Seashell
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.
Our Core Values are represented within the three ‘I’s’ – Integrity Innovation and Involvement
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We provide an environment that is safeguarded and as part of our safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.
Qualifications
* Youth work
* Manual handling
* Personal Licence
* Safeguarding Certification
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site gym
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
* Please can you detail any experience with children and/or young adults with complex needs and learning difficulties?
Licence/Certification:
* Social Work England (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person