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Children's Senior Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Reed
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL12EH, England

Salary

Ā£40,476 - Ā£45,718 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance
Employee Discounts

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  • The Disabled Childrenā€™s Senior Social Worker position is based in Gloucester at Shire Hall.
  • The salary for this permanent, full-time role ranges from Ā£40,476 to Ā£45,718 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Candidates are required to have substantial post-qualifying experience in a statutory children's services fieldwork team.
  • The role involves working closely with children, young people, and their families, while managing complex cases and providing mentorship to less experienced social workers.
  • Additional benefits include a welcome payment of Ā£4,000, annual retention payment of Ā£2,000, and flexible working opportunities.
Disabled Childrenā€™s Senior Social Worker / Social Worker
  • Location: Gloucester, Shire Hall
  • Salary: Ā£40,476 - Ā£45,718 per annum, subject to experience
  • Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Join Gloucestershire County Council in an exciting phase of investment in our Disabled Childrenā€™s Service. We are expanding our team and seeking experienced Senior Social Workers / Social Workers dedicated to providing exceptional service and care.

Day-to-Day of the Role:
  • Work closely with children, young people, and their families, as well as other staff within the service function and partner agencies.
  • Promote and carry out statutory duties as required by legislation and guidance.
  • Assess the needs of children, young people, and families to plan and implement suitable multi-agency interventions and service provisions.
  • Manage a caseload with a high level of complexity and risk, including those children subject to care proceedings and child protection plans.
  • Act in a consultative role to less experienced social workers, ensuring reflective practice in all assessments and the development of outcome-focused plans.
  • Provide mentoring and specialist consultation or advice to colleagues and other professionals.
  • Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families to manage risk and achieve positive outcomes.
  • Attend meetings requiring high-level professional input and maintain professional relationships with all stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Social Work England registration.
  • Recognised qualification in Social Work.
  • Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
  • Full driving licence and willingness to drive.
  • DBS clearance.
  • Substantial post-qualifying experience in a statutory childrenā€™s services fieldwork team.
  • Experience in multi-agency working to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
  • Expertise in frameworks for assessment and intervention, and a strong understanding of legislation and statutory frameworks.
Benefits:
  • Salary range from Ā£40,476 to Ā£45,718 per annum, depending on the role and experience.
  • Welcome payment of Ā£4,000*.
  • Annual retention payment of Ā£2,000*.
  • Flexible and agile working opportunities.
  • 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of continuous service.
  • Option to purchase up to 10 additional days of leave per year.
  • Family-friendly policies and benefits.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Occupational Health service, employee discount scheme, cycle to work scheme, and salary sacrifice green car scheme.
  • Career development and qualification opportunities through our Social Work Academy.
  • Paid SWE registration renewal.
How to Apply:

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reedā€™s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reedā€™s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.