Social Worker - Children With Disabilities Team in Chester, Cheshire

Job Title: Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Chester, UK
Salary: £39.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team in Chester, earning £39.00 per hour. This ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, providing an excellent chance to join a dedicated team delivering statutory social work services to vulnerable disabled children and young people across the Cheshire West borough. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference while benefiting from the flexibility and variety of locum work.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle, helping you achieve the ideal work-life balance.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £39.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and commitment.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for continuous learning, career development, and networking within children's social care.
• Varied Experience: Enhance your skills through exposure to a diverse range of cases and service users.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team that values mentorship, guidance, and professional support.
• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and variety that locum work can offer while growing your experience.

What you will do

• Assessment: Assess the needs of children with disabilities and their families to identify appropriate support and interventions.
• Care Planning: Develop, implement, and review personalised care plans that promote safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.
• Family Support: Work closely with children, young people, parents, and carers to provide guidance, support, and advocacy.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with education, health, and other partner agencies to coordinate services and resources.
• Safeguarding: Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring children remain protected and supported.
• Case Management: Manage a varied caseload while maintaining high standards of practice and statutory compliance.
• Report Writing: Prepare detailed assessments, reports, and documentation for reviews, meetings, and court proceedings where required.
• Outcome Focused Practice: Promote independence, inclusion, and improved quality of life for children and their families.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Social Work Qualification: Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registration: Current Social Work England registration.
• Experience: Previous experience within Children's Services, ideally including work with children with disabilities.
• Safeguarding Knowledge: Strong understanding of child protection and safeguarding legislation.
• Assessment Skills: Experience undertaking assessments, care planning, and direct work with children and families.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and report-writing abilities.
• Partnership Working: Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency environments.

Why Chester

Chester offers a unique blend of historic charm, stunning architecture, and vibrant modern living. From its famous Roman walls and picturesque riverside walks to its thriving shopping, dining, and cultural scene, Chester provides an exceptional quality of life. With excellent local amenities, welcoming communities, and beautiful surrounding countryside, it is a fantastic place to develop your career while enjoying a rewarding lifestyle.

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