Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of Disabled Children, Young People and their families? Brent Council presents a unique opportunity for you to work with our children and families. Come and Grow your Career in Brent. There has never been a better time to join Brent. We are an Ofsted rated “Good” authority. Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us. The Post We offer a service for disabled children and young people aged 0-25 year olds which is in line with The Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Code of Practice 2015 and other relevant legislation and guidance. Successful candidates will be part of a team of social workers, social work assistants, short break coordinator and children occupational therapists to provide direct service to disabled children and young people and support our vision of improving education, health and well-being outcomes for our disabled children and young people working in partnership with schools, health colleagues and other local partners to improve outcomes and prepare children and young people for adulthood. The Person We are looking for one social worker assistant with excellent communication skills, experienced and enthusiastic about working with children, young people, young adults and their families. This role will offer you the opportunity to be part of a permanent team at our newly established Disabled Children and Young People Service (0-25). You will have supportive managers and you will work within a dedicated team of colleagues with good knowledge around disabled children and young people. You will be provided with regular monthly supervision and annual appraisal to help you grow. If we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this role early, therefore submitting your application without delay is strongly advised to avoid disappointment. Our benefits and support package to staff is extensive, comparing favourably with other London boroughs. We offer: Manageable caseloads across all teams within a small team model, supported by social work practice consultants who ensure reflective practice is embedded. A practice framework that provides sturdy roots and areas for you to grow your practice. A training passport and a minimum of 10 days training per year. Our learning opportunities are designed to enhance direct practice through the Brent Practice Framework. Probably the best supportive technology amongst London local authorities – through the use of iPhones and laptops. A modern and vibrant work environment within Wembley Park or our brand new office currently being built in Willesden. A culture of flexible working that reduces barriers for effective working – supported by technology and other resources such as Zipcars. Generous Local Government Pension Scheme. A host of other rewards and benefits such as a childcare deposit loan scheme, reduced cost gym membership, cycle to work scheme plus many more. Closing date: Wednesday 25 September 2024 (23:59) Additional Information If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement. Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application. We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here. Brent has a positive approach to flexible working. As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [email protected]

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