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Qualified Social Worker Children with Disabilities
We have an exciting new position available for a Qualified Social Worker for the Children with Disabilities Team in Essex.
Responsibilities:
1. To manage a caseload of service-users with sensory impairment, dual-sensory impairment and other disabilities requiring assessment of their needs, carry out Initial and core assessments and investigations, develop care plans and co-ordinate support packages as necessary.
2. To assess the needs of children with disabilities whilst also recognising the needs of carers requiring assessment and provision of support.
3. Liaising and developing close working relationships with other professions and agencies to ensure service-users receive services in accordance with assessed needs and within a multi-agency framework.
4. Where appropriate, to participate in multi-disciplinary teams and contribute to their effectiveness.
5. To provide emotional and practical support, advice and advocacy to children with disabilities and carers as required.
6. Maintaining accurate written and computerised data of intervention in a timely manner.
7. To maintain up to date knowledge of current research, corporate standards, policies and procedures and of current legislation and regulations.
8. To ensure that children with disabilities who are looked after and/or on the Child Protection Register are well supported, visited and cared for in accordance with good practice and statutory requirements
9. To participate in the on-going development and training of the team and the service area. Attending team meetings and sharing ideas and best practice. Preparing for and attending supervision meetings.
Pay rate is between £21 and £25 per hour.
GSCC Registration is essential.
THIS POST IS SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED CRB DISCLOSURE WHICH TRADEWIND WILL PAY FOR
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If you are interested in this position please email your CV to socialwork@twrecruitment.com or contact our Consultants directly on 08458801273.
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