Experienced Social Worker
Team: Children with Disabilities Team
Salary up to £45,441 per year
Hours: Permanent full-time, Monday to Friday with flexible working
About the Role
We are looking for experienced Social Workers who are passionate about providing a high-quality social work service to vulnerable children, young people and their families that positively promotes their welfare and life changes.
As an experienced Social Worker in children with disabilities and special needs, you will integrate into one of our social work pods supported by your line manager, focusing on good quality assessment and dynamic planning. You will work alongside families and partners to deliver timely and intensive interventions to children and families in need of support.
You will be working with children who have complex needs and require intensive intervention to ensure that their needs are met, allowing them to achieve their full potential. You will have significant experience and knowledge in working with children with complex needs and undertaking varied and diverse case management activities.
You will be joining a hardworking and dedicated team of social workers committed to making a difference in the lives of children.
Our Offer to You
* Earn one of the highest salaries in the region, with a maximum grade salary in the top three for both Social Worker and Senior Social Worker.
* Manageable workloads – giving you the time to provide dedicated support where it is needed.
* Guaranteed supervision every 5 weeks, ensuring you feel supported.
* Local government pension with 6.8% contribution.
* 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days after 5 years of service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days of leave per year.
* Flexible working in modern refurbished offices.
* Access to training and coaching through our Children's Social Care Academy, including academic programs in partnership with Bournemouth University.
We believe that families and their connected networks are of primary importance in improving outcomes for children. We believe that children and their family networks are experts in their own lives and should be empowered through effective family decision-making.
About You
You will be a Professional Social Worker, holding a Qualification and Social Work England registration, with significant post-qualifying experience. You will be a solution-focused worker, knowledgeable about current national and regional social work policies/practices, including relevant childcare legislation.
You will hold a driving licence and own your own vehicle, as this is an essential car user post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
You will be committed to delivering a high-quality transparent service and ensuring the wellbeing of children, young people, and their families.
About Us
We place children and young people at the heart of all we do to enable them to achieve their potential and lead fulfilling lives. Our workforce needs to be effectively led, supported, and well-trained.
We pride ourselves on a strong culture of child-focused practice, which includes transparency, cooperation, and a real commitment to the young people we care for.
Contact Us
If you have a specific question regarding these opportunities, please contact:
Hayley Hadnum Team Manager hhadnum@solihull.gov.uk
To apply, please click the link.
Your application should be in your own words and reflect your own personal experiences.
Closing Date: 30 November 2024
This post will require a DBS check.
Solihull Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Solihull Council has a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk, requiring all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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