Bedford qualified social worker children with disabilities

Qualified Social Worker - Bedford Borough Council - Children with Disabilities Team We need a social worker to work in our CWD team four days per week. It can be any four days. This is a rare opportunity as it is a very stable team and vacancies do not often arise. You will get regular supervision and there is a reflective group supervision once per month. Caseloads are low and it is a very supportive team. Benefits in this role: * Supportive team and management * Flexible working available * Long term contract * Progression opportunities Your main responsibilities include: * Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation. * Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings. * You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this. * You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews. * You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care. * You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans. * You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries. Essential requirements: * Social Work England registration * Eligible to work in the UK * 2 years+ post-qualified experience * Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs. Referral bonus - up to GBP250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week