Hourly Rate: £39.19 Contract Type: Temporary / Locum Location: Blaenau Gwent
Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker with a passion for advocating for children with complex needs and their families? We are currently seeking an experienced practitioner to join a supportive and fast-paced Children with Disabilities (CWD) team.
At a highly competitive rate of £39.19 per hour, this role offers the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable children while benefiting from excellent compensation and a dynamic team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied and complex caseload of children and young people with severe, profound, and multiple disabilities.
- Conduct comprehensive statutory assessments, including Child in Need, Child Protection, and safeguarding assessments.
- Develop, implement, and regularly review child-centered care plans tailored to individual health, educational, and social needs.
- Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary networks, including health professionals, SEN schools, and occupational therapists.
- Provide vital support, advocacy, and guidance to parents and carers, helping them navigate short breaks, direct payments, and respite care.
- Ensure all statutory requirements, recording standards, and safeguarding procedures are rigorously met.
Essential Requirements
- A recognized qualification in Social Work (Degree, DipSW, or CQSW).
- Active registration with Social Work England (or relevant national regulatory body).
- Proven post-qualifying experience within a Children with Disabilities, complex needs, or frontline children's safeguarding team.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, including the Children Act 1989/2004 and the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act.
- Strong communication, advocacy, and report-writing skills.
- A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for community visits.
How to Apply
If you have the expertise to empower children with disabilities and want to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.
Submit your updated CV for a confidential discussion about this opportunity today.
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.
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