Reading Borough Council, is seeking an Social Worker for its Children & Young People Disability team.


This is a 3-month post initially, paid at £38 per hour.


The role will involve the following:
*Very flexible approach to office/hybrid working
*Must be able to travel to the local area to see clients
*Conducting thorough assessments of children and young people, ensuring their needs are identified and met.
*Where necessary, you will arrange appropriate accommodation and provide interventions that safeguard and promote their welfare.
*Your work will adhere to company policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines to deliver high-quality outcomes
*You will engage directly with children, families, carers, and communities, supporting them to make informed decisions and achieve positive change.
*Building strong, trusting relationships is essential, as is working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to gather information, plan care, and deliver effective interventions. Maintaining accurate case notes, preparing detailed reports, and presenting evidence in court when required will form a key part of your role.
*In addition, you will work closely with OT and other health colleagues to ensure the needs of the children are met, often leading in planning and reviewing cases for children in need, looked after and children subject to child protection.
*Acting as the lead professional in multi-agency meetings, you will monitor progress and ensure objectives are met.
*Recognising and assessing risks promptly is critical, and you will escalate concerns to supervisors to implement mitigating actions.
*As part of a children and young people’s disability service your main role is to ensure these children receive tailored support that meets their unique needs. Experience in undertaking Mental Health Assessments is required, as you will be required to identify and address mental health concerns as part of holistic care planning.




Please let me know if you are interested? Or can you refer a friend for £250 if placed?




Requirements of the role:
*Qualified Social Worker
*Fully Social Work England registered
*3 years post-qualified experience in employment of a local authority (DFE rules)
*Must have post-qualified experience of working with children with disabilities




Please contact me asap to discuss in more detail. We are offering £250 joining bonus for new starters with Reed.



Alternatively, we are offering £250 if you refer a friend or colleague and they are placed successfully into this or any other QSW role.