Manage a caseload of disabled children or young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way.
Work with the service user and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in society.
Main duties and responsibilities
Manage a complex and diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation.
The Disabled Children's Team supports children and young people who are severely and/or profoundly disabled.
A new opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to support disabled children and their families in the South Kent Coast and Thanet Disabled Children's Team.
This post will be based in Dover but there is an expectation to work across the whole area covered by the team.
Manage a case load of children in care, conducting assessments, and developing care plans in collaboration with children, families, and carers.
General
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct support to children in care, as well as working closely with foster carers, residential staff, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team.
The school support children and young adults across both Primary and Secondary SEN settings with ASD, PMLD and moderate to severe learning difficulties.
Classroom Support are excited to be working with a SEN school in Gravesend who are looking to recruit several experienced SEN Teaching Assistants required to start throughout May/June 2024.
The environment and grounds are outstanding, and they also have a college site based in Gravesend nearby.