Job at a glance
Undertake a range of assessments with children and young people with disabilities, and their families/carers. Undertaking court work. Empower children, young people and their families/carers by listening to their views. Plan the services required to meet the needs of children, young people and their families/carers and ensure action is taken to implement plans. Advocate for children with disabilities and obtain maximum benefits, services and support.
Make best use of available resources when responding to the needs of children, young people and their families/carers. Provide written reports, in a variety of different formats as required. Carry out tasks to fulfil the statutory legislative and other requirements for children, young people receiving services. Promote children, young people and their families/carers' cultural needs and challenges discrimination and racism.
The candidate will work within Sandwell Children's Trust ethos and values, and promote our Equality, Diversity and Identity (EDI) strategy, to empower children and families. It is your responsibility to carry out your duties in line with the Trust's policy on equality and be sensitive and caring to the needs of the disadvantaged, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious working environment. You should act as an exemplar on these issues and should identify and monitor training for yourself and any employees for whom you are responsible, in line with this policy and the Equalities Act 2010.
You will be allocated children from Short Breaks, to build positive relationships and provide an immediate response to information or situations concerning risk to vulnerable children. Complete Direct Work ensuring the voice of the child is paramount and ensuring the usage of sensory direct tools are promoted and used with children. Experience of working within children and family services Sound knowledge of legislation, guidance etc, within chosen service area Ability to prioritise, analyse information and make informed decisions Ability to work under pressure and balance conflicting demands Applicants must have completed their ASYE year Sandwell Children's Trust rated as a Good Provider.
At Sandwell Children's Trust, we firmly believe that the voice of the child should be at the centre of everything we do. We are on an ambitious journey to ensure that children and families in Sandwell are safe and empowered to thrive. Our 'Sandwell Deal', brings together our new improved offering that make Sandwell Children's Trust a great place to work; it also sets out our expectations of you as a member of staff., By joining our team, you will be making a real difference in the lives of children and families.
We are dedicated to driving meaningful change and ensuring the best outcomes for those we serve. With the work that we have done so far and with the ambitions we have for the future, it's a really exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust and to become part of our Family., At Sandwell Children's Trust we strive for excellence to improve the lives of children. To achieve this, we know how important it is to retain and attract high performing, forward thinking and innovative people and provide them with all the support they need.
With a culture of collaboration, partnership working and the child at the heart of everything we do, it really is an exciting time to join Sandwell Children's Trust. Working for us There are lots of great reasons to work with us in Sandwell Children's Trust. From a generous rewards package to a culture of learning and development. Our 12 reasons to work for Sandwell Children's Trust sets us apart as the place to grow your career and feel part of a great team.
Please visit the Sandwell Deal and our 12 reasons via this hyperlink: https://sandwelldeal.co.uk, Sandwell sits in the heart of the West Midlands and has a diverse population of 341,729 people. While Sandwell is the 12^th most deprived local authority in England, it is a community where our fa