Children with Disabilities (CWD) Social Worker
Carlisle, UK
£50 per hour
About Us:
Randstad is excited to partner with the Children with Disabilities (CWD) team in Carlisle to recruit an experienced and dedicated Social Worker.
In this role, you will work with children with disabilities and their families to ensure they receive the necessary support, care, and resources to enhance their well-being and development.
Job Description:
As a CWD Social Worker, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of children with varying needs and disabilities.
Your role will involve conducting assessments, creating care plans, and working collaboratively with families and multi-agency teams to provide the best outcomes for children and young people.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a caseload of children with disabilities, ensuring their needs are assessed and supported.
- Develop and implement care plans that focus on the well-being, safety, and development of each child.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide safeguarding support where needed.
- Advocate for children and ensure their voices are heard in decision-making processes.
- Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, including safeguarding reviews, care plan reviews, and court proceedings when required.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with statutory guidelines and professional standards.
Qualifications:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Extensive experience working with children with disabilities or in a similar social work role.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, and care planning processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with children, families, and professionals.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay-rates
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer (T&Cs apply)
- Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're passionate about this role.
If you wish to discuss this further please call and can share the CV
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.