Location : Middlesbrough Council

Team: Safeguarding, Care Planning and Children with Disabilities Team

Work Mode : 5 days a week hybrid working

Role : Permanent (Full Time)

Middlesbrough Borough Council's Children's Services is seeking a skilled and compassionate Children's Social Worker to join our dynamic Safeguarding, Care Planning and Children with Disabilities Team. We are committed to providing high-quality support and protection to children with disabilities, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and positive development are at the forefront of everything we do.

We are offering relocation expenses to the right candidate!

Your Role:

As a member of our Safeguarding, Care Planning and Children with Disabilities Team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children with disabilities within Middlesbrough.

Your Responsibilities will include:

• Safeguarding: Conducting thorough assessments to identify and address potential risks to children with disabilities, ensuring their safety and protection from harm.

• Care Planning: Developing individualized care plans tailored to the unique needs and wishes of children with disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate support and interventions.

• Collaboration: Working closely with families, other professionals (such as healthcare professionals, education staff, and therapists), and external agencies to ensure a holistic approach to the child's care.

• Advocacy: Advocating for the needs and rights of children with disabilities, ensuring they have access to the necessary services, resources, and opportunities.

• Direct Work with Children: Building strong relationships with children with disabilities, providing emotional support, guidance, and advocacy to help them thrive.

• Supporting Transitions: Supporting children with disabilities through significant transitions, such as moving between placements, entering adulthood, or accessing new services.

• Promoting Inclusion: Working to ensure children with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate in their communities and reach their full potential.

Key Requirements:

• Social Work Qualification: You must be a qualified Social Worker.

• Social Care England Registration: Essential for this role.

• Updated DBS: Essential for working with children and families.

• Experience in Working with Children with Disabilities: Demonstrated experience working with children with disabilities and a strong understanding of their unique needs, rights, and challenges.

• Strong Assessment and Case Management Skills: Proven ability to conduct comprehensive assessments, develop effective care plans, and manage complex cases effectively.

• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, other professionals, and stakeholders.

• Commitment to Safeguarding Children: Passion for protecting children and ensuring their rights and well-being are paramount.

What We Offer:

• Exceptional Salary: £40,476 - £42,708 per annum (with potential for higher salary based on experience - £46,547 - £49,114) plus a 15% market supplement, totaling up to £49,114.
• Hybrid Working: Enjoy a blend of office and remote work, offering flexibility and a healthy work-life balance.
• Relocation Expenses: Up to £8,000 to support successful candidates.
• Annual Leave: 26 days rising to 31 days after 5 years' service, plus paid bank holidays (equivalent value of almost £6,000).
• Pension: Employer contributions of 11.5% (over £5,000 per year) plus a death in service sum of 3.5 times your annual salary.
• Viv up Programme: Access to discounts, electric car schemes, counseling, and 24/7 support helpline.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Generous paid discretionary leave and paid absence for sickness.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes: Access to schemes for electric cars, bikes, and high street store discounts.

Ready to join our dedicated team and make a positive impact? Apply now!

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