Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Children with Disabilities Team

Job Title: Advanced Social Work Practitioner – Children with Disabilities Team

Specialism: Children with Disabilities

Location: Bury, UK

Salary: £40.00 Hourly

Type: Full Time/Part Time, Ongoing

Perks and benefits

• Full Time/Part Time: Whether you prefer a full schedule or balanced part time hours, we’ve got you covered with flexibility tailored to suit your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth: Enhance your skills with ongoing training and development opportunities designed to support your career progression.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the autonomy that comes with locum work, helping you balance your personal and professional life.
• Vibrant Community: Work with a supportive team and a diverse group of children and families, making impactful changes in the community.

What you will do

• Hold a reduced caseload of highly complex Children with Disabilities cases, including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children matters.
• Undertake specialist assessments and develop outcome-focused care plans addressing disability, safeguarding, behavioural, and family support needs.
• Lead safeguarding activity including Section 47 enquiries, strategy discussions, and risk management for children with complex vulnerabilities.
• Provide mentoring, consultation, and practice guidance to Social Workers and ASYE staff within the team, promoting reflective and evidence-based practice.
• Support transition planning into adulthood, working collaboratively with Adult Social Care, Education, Health, and SEND services.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work (BA/MA or equivalent).
• Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory children’s social care.
• Practice Educator or advanced practice qualification (desirable).

Registration & Compliance

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004, Children and Families Act 2014, and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Understanding of SEND frameworks, transition planning, and safeguarding procedures for disabled children.

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