Children with Disabilities Team - Achieving for Children

Kingston upon Thames

42,951 - 45,840 per annum

Why work for the Children with Disabilities Team?

• Free parking at your main place of work or a 5-minute walk from the nearest train station.
• Other office locations available in Richmond and Kingston if needed.
• Collaboration with our Family Support Team to enhance support for children and families.
• Access to Social Care Occupational Therapists and Emotional Health services.
• Regular reflective sessions using the Signs of Safety framework.

About the role: As a Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team, you'll play a vital role in improving the lives of children and young people with disabilities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assessing the needs of children and young people with disabilities, determining if they require specialist intervention or can access mainstream activities.
• Evaluating the needs of children with severe and profound disabilities, specifically focusing on short breaks support for them and their families.
• Creating care plans for children in various situations, ensuring their needs are met by all involved in their care.
• Conducting home, school, and community visits, with a focus on direct work with children and young people using suitable communication methods.
• Collaborating with health, education, and other professionals to ensure the comprehensive needs of children and young people are met.

About you:

• Hold a Social Work qualification and have completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). ESSENTIAL
• Be registered with Social Work England. ESSENTIAL
• Ideally, possess experience working directly with children and young people with significant disabilities. However, experience in safeguarding is also valuable.
• Be willing to work across two London Boroughs (Richmond and Kingston) while being based in Chessington.
• Be comfortable working in an office environment, with a hybrid working model available.
• Be a team player, actively participating in the team duty system, supporting colleagues and other professionals, and maintaining a positive attitude towards your work.

About our benefits:

At Achieving for Children, we are committed to creating a positive and supportive environment. We offer:

• 29 days of annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years, with an additional day off in your birthday month.
• Tailored induction sessions from your start date.
• Hybrid and mobile working options.
• Participation in the Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension).
• Flexible working to maintain a work-life balance.
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Various staff benefits and discounts.
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway.

Join us at Achieving for Children and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people with disabilities. Apply today to be part of our dedicated team.

For more info on this or any other opportunity in Achieving for Children please contact Callum Parr at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency on (phone number removed).