Description
Swim Social Work Team are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team based in Barnet. This is a 3 month, full time position.Your job will be to:
*Understand and be able to respond sensitively to the particular vulnerabilities of children with additional needs, to act as an advocate for their needs when appropriate to do so. Identify and facilitate appropriate services and resources.
*Regularly monitor and review services to ensure they are provided effectively and in accordance with need.
*Provide services, advice and continuing support to children and young people, their families/carers according to an agreed service plan; taking into account the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 2005.
*Undertake carers assessments in line with the Carers (Equal Opportunities) Act 2004.
*Participate in case conferences and child in need planning meetings.
*Work with Adult Services to ensure effective transition.
*Work with partner agencies to provide packages of support to enable children and young people to remain at home where possible.
You must have the following experience:
*At least 3 years post qualification experience in social work
*Minimum of 6 months in a Children's Disabilities Team
You will need the following qualifications:
*Social Work degree / DIPSW
*Full GSCC registration
Swim can offer you:
*Excellent and highly competitive rates of pay
*A range of positions throughout the UK, many exclusive to Swim
*PAYE or LTD company payments
*Membership to our PSL of umbrella and limited company providers
*Guidance and advice on CVs/Interview techniques/ working through an agency
*Speedy online enhanced CRB disclosure
*Excellent QSW Referral Scheme - 250 for each successfully placed referral*
*Help with GSCC renewal*
*Support from an experienced, dedicated and friendly consultant
*Dedicated payroll consultant to help with queries, to ensure prompt payment
This is a great opportunity! For more information please contact Nishita at Swim () / or click 'apply now' and send us your details.
Swim is an Equal Opportunities Employer
If this position does not fit your professional qualifications, but you are interested in registering with Swim, please check our website for a list of our current vacancies