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Job summary
Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and flourish. We have a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion, focusing on promoting the development and well-being of children, young people, and their families, while protecting them from neglect and abuse.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Social Worker within the Young People with Disabilities Team (formerly the Transition Team) involves managing a caseload of children and young people with disabilities, providing assessment of their needs, advice, support, and the development of care plans and support packages in accordance with practical guidance. The Young People with Disabilities Team (YPWD) focuses on working with young people and their families from the age of 16 up to 25. Social workers are responsible for building relationships with young people and families using systematic and strengths-based social work approaches. They work alongside young people and their families during the transition from Children's services into adulthood, including school and leaving college (Education, Health, and Care Plans). This includes support into accommodation (residential/supported living), support into day services, development of independence, and support into work experience/supported employment. The work is varied and involves working with legislation such as the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Children and Families Act 2014, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation related to supporting children, young people, and adults within the remit of Social Care. Tasks include undertaking Transitions/ Pathway Assessments/plans, Mental Capacity Assessments (including Deprivation of Liberty), Community Care assessments, and implementing and reviewing support packages/plans.
About us
Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and flourish. We have a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion, focusing on promoting the development and well-being of children, young people, and their families, while protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners, we deliver a range of early help, family support, and effective social work interventions that build resilience, remove barriers, and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Social Worker - Young People with disabilities, South Essex Permanent, Full Time* £36,101 to £48,622 per annum Location: Basildon Working Style: Community-based worker Closing Date: 22nd September 2024 *Essex County Council understand how important flexibility and wellbeing is for our colleagues working across children's Social Care and that we need to think differently. We have therefore developed a nine-day working fortnight for full time frontline Social Workers within Children's services. If you would like more information on this, please follow this link . In Essex County Council we are "Serious about Social Work" Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar in terms of practice, and our investment in our workforce is unparalleled. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted, but we are also delighted and humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years Please take a look at our 'No Magic' Children & Families video here Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and flourish. We have a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion, focusing on promoting the development and well-being of children, young people, and their families, while protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners, we deliver a range of early help, family support, and effective social work interventions that build resilience, remove barriers, and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. Children and Young People with Disabilities - YPWD Team The role of a Social Worker within the Young People with Disabilities Team (formerly the Transition Team) involves managing a caseload of children and young people with disabilities, providing assessment of their needs, advice, support, and the development of care plans and support packages in accordance with practical guidance. The Young People with Disabilities Team (YPWD) focuses on working with young people and their families from the age of 16 up to 25. Social workers are responsible for building relationships with young people and families using systematic and strengths-based social work approaches. They work alongside young people and their families during the transition from Children's services into adulthood, including school and leaving college (Education, Health, and Care Plans). This includes support into accommodation (residential/supported living), support into day services, development of independence, and support into work experience/supported employment. The work is varied and involves working with legislation such as the Children Act 1989 and 2004, Children and Families Act 2014, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation related to supporting children, young people, and adults within the remit of Social Care. Tasks include undertaking Transitions/ Pathway Assessments/plans, Mental Capacity Assessments (including Deprivation of Liberty), Community Care assessments, and implementing and reviewing support packages/plans. The Young People with Disabilities Team (YPWD) is part of the Children and Young People with Disabilities Service (CYPWD), which consists of The Child and Family Support Teams, The Preparation for Adulthood Advisors Teams, Occupational Therapy Teams, and a core Children and Young People with Disabilities team (0-16-year-olds). This is an exciting phase as we improve our services for children and young people with disabilities (from birth up to age 25) and their families, embracing the SEND reforms. Skills and Knowledge
Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent. Registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker. Demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards Professional Capability Framework (PCF), Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS). Demonstrate an ability in the application of social work knowledge, using emotional intelligence, analytical skills and act with confidence in challenging social and family situations. A good working knowledge and ability to use information technology and related systems word, social work case recording systems. Required to work flexibly as required, very occasionally including evenings and weekends. Please note that for this team, experience in Adults Social Care is particularly desirable. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. To read more about us please visit: Children & Families Why Essex? Essex County Council has a location to be proud of. Our 1,300 square miles stretch from Constable Country to the Thames Estuary, from the dynamic M11 corridor to the traditional seaside resorts of Clacton and Walton. England's oldest town, Colchester, and two of its newest - Basildon and Harlow - are right here. Along with the City of Chelmsford, the county town, they form our major population centres. It means real choice and makes Essex the ideal place for your career. Read more about us. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. What you should do next If you are interested in finding out more about this role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply via the Working for Essex website. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email Follow us on Facebook , Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn . Further details can be found on our careers page . Downloads Pay and Reward | Our Ways of Working | About Us | Organisation Behaviours Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent. Registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker. Demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards Professional Capability Framework (PCF), Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS). Demonstrate an ability in the application of social work knowledge, using emotional intelligence, analytical skills and act with confidence in challenging social and family situations. A good working knowledge and ability to use information technology and related systems word, social work case recording systems.
Experience
Essential
Registration with Social Work England as a registered Social Worker.