SEND / CWD Social Worker - South London
SEND / CWD Social Worker - Special Educational Needs and Family Help Service
What's on offer?
- Caseload of approximately 20 children
- SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) & Children with Disabilities focus
- Looked After Children (LAC) work
- Transition planning to Adult Social Care
- Minimal care proceedings
- Supportive permanent management team
- Hybrid working (typically 3 office / 2 home)
- Tuesday service day in the office
- Systems: Mosaic, Gemini & Magic Notes
We're looking for:
- SWE Registered Social Workers
- Experience within Children with Disabilities, Disabled Children's Teams, SEND, LAC, Transitions or Adult Social Care
- Strong assessment, safeguarding and care planning skills
- Relationship-based practitioner with experience supporting children and young people with complex needs
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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