SEND / CWD Social Worker - Special Educational Needs and Family Help Service
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
We're recruiting for experienced Social Workers to join a supportive Special Educational Needs and Family Help Service, also known as the Children with Disabilities Team (CWD) / Disabled Children's Team.
This is a stable service with settled caseloads of around 20 children, combining Children with Disabilities / Disabled Children's Services, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), Looked After Children and Early Transitions work. The majority of looked after children are in long-term placements, with minimal court work and very few out-of-borough placements.
What's on offer?Caseload of approximately 20 childrenSEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) & Children with Disabilities focusLooked After Children (LAC) workTransition planning to Adult Social CareMinimal care proceedingsSupportive permanent management teamHybrid working (typically 3 office / 2 home)Tuesday service day in the officeSystems: Mosaic, Gemini & Magic NotesWe're looking for:SWE Registered Social WorkersExperience within Children with Disabilities, Disabled Children's Teams, SEND, LAC, Transitions or Adult Social CareStrong assessment, safeguarding and care planning skillsRelationship-based practitioner with experience supporting children and young people with complex needs
This is an excellent opportunity for Social Workers seeking manageable caseloads, supportive management and the chance to build long-term relationships with children, young people and families.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7
Keywords: SEND Social Worker, Children with Disabilities Social Worker, CWD Social Worker, Disabled Children's Team, SEN Social Worker, Special Educational Needs, Looked After Children, LAC Social Worker, Transitions Social Worker, Young Adults Team, Adult Social Care, Children's Social Care, Social Work England.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.