Child Health and Disability Social Worker (CHAD)

Posted 22 January 2023
Salary £41000 - £45500 per annum
LocationWales
Job type Permanent
Discipline Fostering
ReferenceJ6816_1674470307
Contact NameDavid Walsh

Job description

Child Health and Disability Social Worker (CHAD)

Office Base: South Wales

Hybrid working

Salary: up to £45,500

A South Wales Local Authority are looking to recruit a Child Health and Disability Social Worker to join their team.

They are at the forefront of developing pioneering social care services that are designed to make a real impact - both now and into the future. You will be at the centre of helping them shape and deliver these services.

What is offered to you as a Child Health and Disability Social Worker (CHAD):

  • Up to £45,500 basic salary + car allowance
  • A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per year to a maximum of 32 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
  • Their working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you
  • Hybrid working - supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
  • a market supplement reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.

Your responsibilities as a Child Health and Disability Social Worker (CHAD):

  • To assess needs, risks and options, taking into account legal and other requirements, including child protection and protection of vulnerable adults.
  • To assist users to enhance their independence and coping skills.
  • To work actively with carers to identify and meet their support needs.
  • To manage and prioritise the workload, carry out duties using accountable professional judgement.
  • To offer specific advice to social workers and other care professionals in areas of specialist knowledge.

Requirements of you as Child Health and Disability Social Worker (CHAD):

  • Have a relevant professional qualification in Social Work.
  • Registration with the Care Council for Wales or equivalent

What do you get from working with me?

  • CV enhancement
  • Application form enhancement
  • Access to many jobs in the market
  • I am a dedicated consultant that will work endlessly to assure the whole process is a smooth running as possible
  • Interview preparation assistance
  • Expert consultation
  • Questions answered
  • Offer negotiation

I am also offering a referral bonus of £250.00 to anyone who refers a social work professional to our agency that is successfully placed.

Please feel free to contact me anytime on 07425 728 375 or dwalsh@charecruitment.com to discuss the above or other opportunities that you would like me to seek for you.