Children with Disabilities
Posted 7 hours 3 minutes ago by Service Care Solutions - Social Work
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Merseyside, Liverpool, United Kingdom, L21 0
Job Description
(Permanent) Social Worker - Children with Disabilities (CWD) Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council Poplar Bank, Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside, L36 9GD Hybrid Working: 3 days office-based / 2 days home-based Salary: £42,839 - £44,075 per annumAbout the RoleKnowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families.The CWD Team is responsible for undertaking statutory assessments where there are safeguarding concerns or where a child is considered to be at risk of significant harm, with a specific focus on children with disabilities.Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children with disabilities who have safeguarding needs
- Undertake Single Assessments within 35 days of referral
- Progress referrals received from the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
- Produce high-quality assessments, reports, and care plans in line with statutory guidance
- Maintain accurate and timely case records
- Qualified Social Worker status (Social Work England registered)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Completion of a Criminal Convictions Declaration
- Agreement to and compliance with a Confidentiality Agreement
- Competitive salary and local government benefits
- Flexible hybrid working arrangement
- Supportive management and team culture
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- The chance to make a real impact in a specialist area of social work