Job Introduction
Following an 18-month pilot we are pleased to launch the new Children’s disability consultant reviewing teams. Our team supports Children and young people who are defined as Children in need due to their disability needs only.
We have 4 Children’s Disability teams across the county, and they provide specialist services for children and young people with complex disabilities.
You’ll be expected to facilitate in creating alternative ways of working with Children with disabilities across the county. Leading innovative ways of working across all children’s service to ensure Children with disabilities in Staffordshire get the right support at the right time.
We have 2 opportunities available:
1 x based in the East
1 x based in the West
Main Responsibilities

You will:

• hold a significant caseload of Child in need, young people where short breaks are being provided, with the support and oversight of a qualified social worker.
• conduct Child in need visits and chair reviews
• complete direct work, with Children with disabilities and families
• link families with community-based activities and short break at the most appropriate level.
• take part in reflective group supervision sessions in the district teams to help share knowledge and keep up to date with district operational proactive and challenges

The Ideal Candidate

You will:

• be confident in decision making and have experience and knowledge in working with children with disabilities and their families.
• have sound organisational skills, able to manage and prioritise competing demands
• Have the ability to engage and communicate with Children with disabilities
• be committed to ensuring the children on their case load receive the best quality service.
• be expected to be a team player

For more information about the role please contact: Danielle Foss at danielle.foss@staffordshire.gov.uk
This post is an Essential Car User
Interviews to be held 1st and 2nd April 2025
Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role.
About Staffordshire County Council

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