Social Worker - Child Disability Team

ABOUT US Here at West Sussex County Council we are ambitious for our children and our workforce. We are committed to improving our services for the children and families in West Sussex we support. You will join us as at a key time on our improvement journey. The work we have started includes establishing a new and experienced leadership team driving forward our 'Children First' improvement plan. We don't underestimate the work that still needs to be done and the challenge ahead. That's why we need professionals, like you, who really want to be part of the positive change that is happening. Be part of an ambitious improvement plan and make a significant difference to children and families in West Sussex. There's never been a more rewarding time to join. About Lifelong Services: Lifelong Services have a vision to provide a consistent approach to working in partnership with children, young people and adults with lifelong disabilities, autism and their families. We will offer early intervention, build on an individual's strength to develop skills and independence, promote and maintain safety and good health, encourage and facilitate employment, valued roles and relationships within communities and provide a more joined up and coherent experience for the people we work with and enable individuals to live a 'good life' as defined by them. JOB DETAILS Salary: £29,597 - £42,965 (market supplements included) Contract: Permanent, full-time We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Lifelong Services Child Disability Team based in Worthing. As a Social Worker with the Child Disability Team you will offer a specialist social work service for disabled children and young people with complex needs. You will work with them, their families and other agencies to understand and meet their assessed needs; supporting them to achieve their potential. Your role will include assessment, planning and interventions with Children in Need, Children Looked After and Children in need of Protection. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED You will have a Social Work qualification and an understanding of the impact of disability on children's lives. We're looking for somebody who is passionate about making a difference and able to use creative and personalised strengths-based approaches alongside the team's embedded Signs of Safety work to achieve positive outcomes for children. You will be able to work in partnership with disabled children and their families as well as colleagues in Children's and Adult's Services, Education, Health and the Voluntary & Community sector. BENEFITS We offer small teams of Social Workers managed by a Practice Manager and support by Advanced Practitioners and Child and Family Workers embedded in the service. Alongside this, we are able to provide additional support from Coordinators who provide flexible administrative support. We also offer regular group supervision and peer learning alongside specialist roles to focus on the most vulnerable children. As a Social Worker you'll have access to research communities including Research in Practice, flexible and mobile working opportunities, a minimum of 5 days CPD per year, Social Work England fees paid and annual leave of up to 29 days. To find out what Rewards and Benefits we offer you as a West Sussex County Council employee, please visit our website. This post is eligible for our Recruitment & Retention Scheme which includes a one-off payment of 20% of your basic annual salary after joining, free parking or payment for parking and the option of an interest free loan of up to £10,000. Relocation support may be available. HOW TO APPLY To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the role profile as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, Social Work England registration, 5 years referencing & health check. You must be able to travel throughout the county including to locations that are not always accessible by public transport.