Children Social Worker (Experienced) (HAY BD C)

Who You Are

We are looking for enthusiastic Social Workers who like to make a difference. The role is with the Children’s Disability Service, a countywide frontline service providing care, protection, and support to the most vulnerable children and young people in Nottinghamshire.

What the job involves

Social Workers will work with children and young people with varying degrees of needs under child in need, child protection, and looked after processes, as well as care proceedings and support for children who have involvement under the mental health act. This role will enhance your skills in communication, knowledge, and identifying how to protect the vulnerable. You'll collaborate closely with disability support services and health to deliver support packages. The service benefits from its own assessment team and two longer-term teams covering the North and South of the county.

We offer manageable caseloads, regular and effective supervision, mobile working, good work/life balance, strong business support, a comprehensive range of CPD options, guidance from Practice Consultants and Advanced Practitioners, all within the framework of a forward-thinking and strengths-based approach.

Skills

• Communication
• Child protection knowledge
• Collaboration with support services
• Ability to manage caseloads
• Strengths-based approach