Child Social Worker - Disabilities & Safeguarding (Hybrid)

Halton Borough Council; Widnes; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Life cover 3x

Personal development

Free car parking

Flexible working

Employee benefits platform

Job summary

Halton Borough Council is recruiting a qualified social worker for the Children with Disabilities Team in Widnes. The role involves multi‑agency safeguarding, care planning, and delivering high‑quality support to children with disabilities and their families.

The post offers a hybrid working pattern with travel across Halton and includes a generous range of employee benefits and a market supplement for hard‑to‑fill posts. A driving license is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with knowledge of government legislation and safeguarding guidelines.
• Experience working with children with disabilities, their carers and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage an individual caseload of children with disabilities and meet deadlines.
• Represent the team in multi‑agency panels and forums for care planning.
• Support delivery and development of high‑quality child in need and safeguarding services.
• Travel across Halton; hold a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.

Skills

Social work experience

Child protection experience

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Halton Borough Council is recruiting a qualified social worker for the Children with Disabilities Team in Widnes. The role involves multi‑agency safeguarding, care planning, and delivering high‑quality support to children with disabilities and their families.

The post offers a hybrid working pattern with travel across Halton and includes a generous range of employee benefits and a market supplement for hard‑to‑fill posts. A driving license is required.