Social Worker for Children with Disabilities Teams West (Guildford) and East (Redhill)

Role Description:
This is an excellent opportunity to join one of two stable multi-disciplinary teams committed to working with disabled children and their families. Each team comprises social workers, family support workers, occupational therapists, a domiciliary care team and, in Guildford, a Team Around The Child project.

We Work with disabled children, their parents and carers in close partnership with colleagues from health, education, the voluntary sector and other children’s social care teams. Our aim is to safeguard and promote the welfare and development of disabled children whilst enabling and supporting them to be cared for by their families and local communities through multi-agency support packages.

This is a good time to join either of Surrey’s two dedicated teams for children with disabilities. The Government is committed to resourcing services for disabled children and their carers through the Aiming High for Disabled Children program. In Surrey this will enable more varied support and intervention to become established and be provided in 2010-11.

We are looking for enthusiastic, qualified Social Workers with a broad knowledge of social work practice and legislation, including safeguarding, and excellent assessment skills. You will have a commitment to using the full range of your social work skills to promote and safeguard the welfare and development of disabled children in accordance with the Every Child Matters outcomes. Proven experience of working with disabled children is desirable but not essential.

What we can offer:

Salary £26,223 to £37,749
Plus £1,500 retention supplement paid at £125 per month Plus Start up package of £2,000
28 days annual leave
Flexi benefit scheme
Professional development / regular supervision Full training program

To find out more about the benefits you’ll enjoy, please visit www.surreycc.gov.uk/socialwork.>

Closing date: 19 February 2010
Interview date: to be advised

For an informal discussion please phone Paul Ferman (West Team) on 01483 517955 or Jacqui Lendrim (East Team) 01737 737810

An enhanced CRB disclosure and a Children\’s barred list check will be required for this role.

Surrey County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.