A Local authority are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Disabled Children's Team

The Disabled Children's safeguarding and support team is co-located with multi agency partners. This means that they are able to provide a Holistic service to disabled children, young people and their families.

Their Children's Service is rated 'Good' by Ofsted but have drive and aspirations to continuously transform their service and work towards 'Outstanding', to ensure children receive a consistently good service every day.

Benefits for you as a Qualified Social Worker in the Disabled Children's Team:

• £3000 "golden hello" payment after one year's service
• Retention payments of £2000 after completing two years' service and a further £2000 after three years' service
• Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 (eligibility criteria applies)
• Competitive salaries
• Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Flexible working

Your responsibilities as a Qualified Social Worker in the Disabled Children's Team:

• To provide statutory support to with children and families, which includes information and advice, assessment, support planning and safeguarding.
• Comply with legal frameworks for social care in line with personalisation principles, which aim to put individuals, families and communities at the heart of care and wellbeing.
• To contribute proactively to the effective working of the team with positive attitude, by sharing knowledge, offering advice and support and by preparedness to be involved in the development of services.

Requirements of you as a Qualified Social Worker in the Disabled Children's Team:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• A Social Work England registration
• Post qualification experience in Children's Social Work
• Must hold a full UK Driving Licence

Location: Swindon

Salary scale: up to £39,000 d.o.e + Car Allowance + Amazing Retention payments

Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact me on 07425 728 375 or dwalsh@charecruitment.com.

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