Social Worker – Children with Disabilities
Exciting positions have arisen for Social Workers specialising in Children with Disabilities
Our recent Ofsted inspection confirmed we’ve changed and we would love to welcome you along for the ride.
Is it the exceptional benefits? The truly flexible approach to hybrid working? The generous holiday allowance? The pay and package that sets us apart?
Truth is, it’s all of these and more, but it’s really about our people. When people join the team at Sandwell they say it feels like they become part of the family.
The Role
As a Social Worker working in the Team you will: –
- Promote anti-oppressive practice and challenge discrimination and racism in all areas of social work.
- Undertake a range of assessments with children with disabilities, young people and their families/carers.
- Empower children, young people and their families/carers by listening to their views.
- Plan the services required to meet the needs of children, young people and their families/carers and ensure action is taken to implement plans.
- Advocate for children with disabilities and obtain maximum benefits, services and support.
- Make best use of available resources when responding to the needs of children, young people and their families/carers.
- Provide written reports, in a variety of different formats as required.
- Carry out tasks to fulfil the statutory legislative and other requirements for children, young people receiving services.
| Salary | £35,409 – £46,016* per annum plus the possibility of up to £6,500 relocation allowance and access to excellent employee benefits |
| Work Pattern | We have full-time (37 hours) & part-time roles available and are happy to discuss options. |
| Location | Hybrid Working |
* Pay rate is inclusive of market supplement
About You
What you need to be successful in this role
- Social Work qualified
- SW England registration
- Experience of working within children and family services
- Sound knowledge of legislation, guidance etc, within chosen service area
- Ability to prioritise, analyse information and make informed decisions
- Ability to work under pressure and balance conflicting demands
- Enhanced DBS check
- Applicants must have completed their ASYE year
Become part of our ‘Sandwell Family’
Sandwell Children’s Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups including children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS is required for this position and registration with Social Work England.
Our teams at Sandwell Children’s Trust are all amazing, they inspire great ideas, drive new plans forward and help to make Sandwell Children’s Trust a fantastic place to work. We ensure that we are always recruiting, retaining and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the community we serve.
With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it’s a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children’s Trust and to become part of our ‘Sandwell Family’
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I am an ASYE Social worker, qualified in 2022, and I have just begun my social work career. I am thrilled to be a part of Sandwell Children’s Trust because of its ethos and commitment to improve the lives of children and young people. The perks are clear, there’s excellent opportunity for career progression and I really value visible leadership and great management. The workplace is vibrant and promotes energy, positivity and productivity. Honestly, there is a real team ethos and a very connected leadership in which staff at every level feel cared for and listened to.
Umar Adil
ASYE Social worker
Sandwell Children’s Trust HQ
Wellman Building
Dudley Road
Oldbury
B69 3DL
Our home from home
Set in the centre of Oldbury, the Wellman Building is the home of Sandwell Children's Trust. Fully air conditioned open office spaces with meeting rooms, workstations and designated chill out areas for when you need some down time.
If you need to come into the office it's just the right environment to enable you to plug in and get your work done.
We are a short walk from Oldbury Retail Park which has numerous stores including Homebase, Next, Burger King, Sainsburys, Iceland, Greggs, Subway, Wetherspoon's and McDonalds to name a few.
Ideal location if you need to pop out for a bite to eat or get some shopping done in your lunch break.
You can find more information about the region at Visit Sandwell
