Job Description
JOB-20240819-db742659
Job Title: Social Worker - Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children
Location: Swindon, UK
Salary: £38.00 - £42.00 per hour
Type: Part Time / Full Time (Ongoing)
Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team within Children's Services in Swindon, earning £38.00 - £42.00 per hour on an ongoing basis. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Social Workers to join Swindon Borough Council and play a key role in delivering high-quality, child-centred services to children and young people with disabilities and their families.
Whether you are looking for part-time or full-time work, this flexible opportunity allows you to balance your professional commitments with your lifestyle while making a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.
Perks and benefits
- Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and personal commitments.
- Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn between £38.00 and £42.00 per hour, reflecting your skills, knowledge, and experience.
- Professional Development: Access ongoing training, learning opportunities, and professional support to enhance your career.
- Varied and Rewarding Work: Enjoy the diversity that comes with supporting children and families with a wide range of needs.
- Networking Opportunities: Work alongside professionals from education, health, and social care sectors, expanding your knowledge and professional connections.
- Supportive Team Environment: Join a dedicated and collaborative team committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
What you will do
- Undertake assessments of children and young people with disabilities and their families, identifying strengths, needs, and risks.
- Develop, implement, and review child-centred support plans that promote positive outcomes.
- Ensure the voice, wishes, feelings, and experiences of children and young people remain central to all decision-making.
- Identify, assess, and respond effectively to safeguarding concerns.
- Undertake statutory child protection work, including participation in strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and core group meetings.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, carers, and support networks.
- Work collaboratively with education, health professionals, and partner agencies to coordinate effective support.
- Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary meetings, reviews, and planning processes.
- Use age-appropriate communication methods to eng