Camden- Qualified Social Worker- Children with Disabilities

Qualified Social Worker - Camden - Children with Disabilities Team

Role Purpose: To provide a social work service to disabled children, young people & families arising out of the Council's duties and powers under legislation and regulations, Council and Departmental policies and procedures. To hold a complex caseload, including cases in court proceedings, and undertake a range of duties and responsibilities on behalf of the Department specified in the Children's Act 2004, Every Child Matters, Care Act for over 18s and such other legislation as is or may be appropriate to work with children, young people and their families. Investigate cases of alleged neglect, ill treatment or abuse of disabled children and to make enquiries as to the need to provide services to such children, instigate Child Protection procedures or an application to a court for an appropriate order in respect of disabled children. Undertake assessments of disabled children and young people and their siblings, to inform the development of appropriate care/cin/protection plans to ensure statutory duties are met and these support the achievement of quality standards and practice development. Design and implement care/cin/protection plans in complex situations using a variety of intervention methods in order to develop needs-led packages of care and provide innovative care packages within budgetary constraints in conjunction with services provided by the Department, and independent agencies. Undertake the visits of children, monitoring and reviewing care packages, in order to ensure that these continue to meet identified needs. Prepare reports, statements and such other legal documents as may be required in relation to children and young persons in both criminal and family proceedings courts within the relevant time-scales to attend court and represent the Department. Provide mentoring/support to ASYE Social Workers and contribute to the assessment of their practice. Joint work complex case work with ASYE Social Workers encouraging the development of high-quality standards and practice Deliver a creative program of research briefings, evidence-based practice information and Systemic case discussion groups to promote practice development for individual social workers and the teams as a whole You will need to be to a person centred and pro-active analytical thinker, with embedded experience of working in an integrated setting with disabled children and young people and experience of safeguarding. You will also need to be a strong team worker, who brings ideas for service delivery and in partnership with parents and young people. You will be part of developing and supporting a comprehensive service for Disabled Children and Young People and their families arising out of the Council's duties and powers under legislation and regulations, Council and Departmental policies and procedures. You will work in accordance with guidelines set out by local management and to make appropriate use of statutory, independent and voluntary resources. You will demonstrate a high level of professionalism, ensuring professional social work standards are maintained at all times.

Benefits in this role:

* Supportive team and management
* Flexible working available
* Long term contract
* Progression opportunities

Your main responsibilities include:

* Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
* Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings.
* You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this.
* You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews.
* You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care.
* You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans.
* You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries.

Essential requirements:

* Social Work England registration
* Eligible to work in the UK
* 2 years+ post-qualified experience
* Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
• Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.