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.
Are you an experienced Social Worker or Senior Practitioner within Children's Social Services, passionate about supporting children?
Kent are looking for Social Workers to join a number of teams across the county.
Teams include: Children in Care, Children with Disabilities, Referral & Assessment, Long Term Team, Neighbourhood & Adolescent Team - pay up to £38 p/h
Posted by NonStop Consulting Ltd • £40/hr to £42/hr
NonStop is currently working with an "Outstanding Ofsted rated" Local authority in the South East who are looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their CSWT (Children Social Work Team).
Senior Practitioner- Children Services - "Outstanding Ofsted" - £42 p/hr
They are looking for positive and outgoing individuals to join their team.
Our Client Kent Council, looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team.
Experienced social workers who have an interest in or experience of working with disabled children and young people are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to work in this developing service area in a supportive and friendly team.
The successful candidate will have good communication skills, a proven ability in multi-agency working and a passion for enabling disabled children and young people to achieve their potential.
Experienced social workers who have an interest in or experience of working with disabled children and young people are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to work in this developing service area in a supportive and friendly team.
Our Client Kent Council, is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team.
The successful candidate will have good communication skills, a proven ability in multi-agency working and a passion for enabling disabled children and young people to achieve their potential.
To be considered, you must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in Social Work, Social Work Degree or equivalent) as well as at least 1 year post qualified experience working as a Qualified Social Worker within a similar team.