Job Description

This is a rolling advert, therefore shortlisting and interviews will take place throughout the advertising period. The advert will close when all vacancies have been filled.

The vacancy is available full time & part time. Based at one of the three offices in Wiltshire either Trowbridge, Chippenham or Salisbury.

About the role
CYPDT works with children and young people from 0-18. The team is comprised of social workers, Occupational Therapists and Family Keyworkers, working closely with our Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) colleagues.

The job will primarily involve the assessment, review and support of children with Autism, physical disabilities and significant learning disabilities. Due to the longevity of our work you will have the opportunity to develop strong supportive relationships with the children and families you work with to support change and development. Part of this work is working with professionals in education and health regarding our young people\xe2\x80\x99s transition into adulthood at 18 years old.

We work very closely with the 18-25 Moving on Service to ensure that their needs are assessed and supported prior to this significant transition into adult services. There will be opportunity to work with children on child protection plans, child in need and children in care. The team provides a unique and great opportunity to enhance your skill set. In this important role, you will play a key part in the delivery of quality services to disabled children, young people and their families.

We undertake a mixture of hybrid working. It is important to us to ensure that you feel supported as part of a team and this is encouraged with some mandatory days in the office as well as home and remote working.

About You

You will have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance and experience in working with disabled children and/or vulnerable young adults.

A Social Work qualification is essential.

Interviews can be held both virtually on Microsoft Teams and in person, if your interview is virtual, candidates will be sent a link before the interview to download the Teams App. All current public health advice is followed for candidate and employee safety.

Find out more and apply

For specific information about this job, please contact Suzanne Evemy, Team Manager Children and Young People\'s Disabilities team (CYPDT). Email. Telephone: 01249 705570 or Kerrie Homewood, CYPDT Assistant Team Manager. Email: Telephone: 01225 713090

This post receives a 5% market supplement payment for Level 2, and 10% market supplement for Level 3 and Level 4 Social Workers which is reviewed annually.

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply (see below), as well as Our Identity.

You can then make your application online by clicking the apply button at the bottom of this web page. If you are submitting a CV please ensure you read our carefully to avoid your CV being rejected.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our

The council is a which means we are committed to employing people with disabilities and supporting them throughout their employment with us. This role is subject to certain successful security checks; please see role description for more information.

Our Identity

All candidates are assessed against Our Identity (available below) which sets out the type of organisation we are and how we continue to develop to achieve the councils vision. Half of all questions during the interview will be based around these.

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