Sanctuary Social Care is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Case Manager to work full-time within Children's Services in Wandsworth, within the Special Needs Assessment Service Team. The ideal candidate will possess highly developed specialist knowledge of Social Work practice in Children's Services and be registered with Social Work England.
The pay rate for this locum Case Manager job is £28 - £32 per hour (LTD Company Equivalent) and is a 3-month contract.
Duties of the Case Manager:
- To support the co-ordination and management of Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments and plans for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Works as part of a team of two Casework Assistants, two/three other Case Managers and one Senior Case Manager with responsibility for a 'caseload' of children and young people allocated on a school/provision basis.
- Acts as the main point of contact for verbal and written enquiries from parents and professionals for children and young people that fall within the relevant caseload and for liaison with the various settings which they attend, with support from a Casework Assistant.
- Works in close liaison with other services in the Children's Services Department, including the Early Years' Service, Schools & Community Psychology Service, the Information, Advice and Support Service, Pupil Services, Social Services and the Health Service, in relation to the assessment, subsequent placement and ongoing monitoring and review of children and young people within the caseload.
Requirements of the Case Manager:
- Degree or equivalent in Social Work.
- Current Social Work England registration.
- Experience working in a similar role
- Previous experience working in a Special Needs team is essential
Contact:
This Case Manager job is advertised by Kelly Page; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.
