Locum Children with Disabilities Qualified Social Worker

Children’s Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team. This role is ideal for a passionate social worker committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with disabilities while supporting families through person-centred practice.

You will manage a varied caseload, working collaboratively with children, young people, families and partner agencies to assess needs, develop effective care plans and deliver high-quality social work interventions that promote positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people within the Children with Disabilities Team.
• Undertake assessments, care planning, service delivery and reviews in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with children and young people to encourage meaningful engagement and positive social and emotional development.
• Act as the allocated key worker, providing a consistent point of contact for children, young people and their families.
• Work closely with parents, carers and wider family networks to promote positive change and improve outcomes.
• Develop strong partnerships with education, health and other multi-agency professionals to ensure coordinated support.
• Prepare high-quality reports, maintain accurate case records and ensure all documentation is completed within required timescales.
• Promote safeguarding and ensure the welfare of children remains at the centre of all practice.

About You

You will be a motivated and compassionate Children’s Social Worker with experience of supporting children, young people and families. You will have excellent assessment, communication and partnership-working skills, with the ability to manage a busy caseload while maintaining high professional standards.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children and families, ideally within a Children with Disabilities Team.
• Excellent assessment, report writing and case management skills.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and child-centred practice.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Contract & Salary

Job Title: Children’s Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team

Job Type: Locum

Working Pattern: Hybrid – Office attendance required 3 days per week.

Pay Rate: £19.01–£20.00 per hour.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today using the form on the page.