Children with Disabilities

Randstad Care; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker specialized in working with children with disabilities in Carlisle. The role involves conducting statutory assessments, creating personalized care packages, and managing safeguarding issues. Candidates must have a recognized qualification in Social Work, a minimum of 2 years' experience in a relevant role, and a valid UK Driving Licence. This high-rate locum contract offers £45.00 per hour with potential extension.

Benefits

Expense allowance of £100 per week

Qualifications

• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience in a CiWD or specialist disability team.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct statutory assessments to determine eligibility for services.
• Develop and implement comprehensive, personalised care packages.
• Lead transition planning for young people moving to adult services.
• Manage complex safeguarding concerns and Child Protection cases.
• Liaise with Health, Education, and voluntary sector partners.

Skills

Complex assessment

Expert knowledge of Children Act 1989

Ability to manage a complex caseload

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Recognized professional qualification in Social Work

Job description

Carlisle, Cumberland Council

Are you a skilled and experienced Social Worker ready to take on a high-value contract focused on complex needs and specialist legislation? Join our dedicated Children with Disabilities (CiWD) Team in Carlisle and make a profound difference to children and young people with permanent disabilities and their families.

The Opportunity: High Rate Locum Contract

• Role: Social Worker, Children with Disabilities (CiWD) Team
• Location: Carlisle, Cumberland Council
• Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour
• Expenses: £100 per week Expense Allowance
• Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term (Potential for Extension)
• Hours: 37 hours per week

The Role & Responsibilities

This is a statutory frontline role requiring expertise in both safeguarding and the specialist legal framework for children with disabilities.

• Complex Assessment: Conducting statutory assessments (e.g., Section 17, Carers Assessments) to determine eligibility for services, focusing on the child's holistic needs and long‑term planning.
• Specialist Support: Developing and implementing comprehensive, personalised care packages, including short breaks, direct payments, and resource allocation.
• Transitions & SEND: Leading transition planning for young people moving from children's to adult services, and working closely with the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) framework and EHC (Education, Health and Care) Plans.
• Safeguarding: Managing complex safeguarding concerns, including Deprivation of Liberty (DoLS) matters for 16/17-year-olds where necessary, and handling Child Protection (CP) and Child in Need (CIN) cases within the CiWD cohort.
• Multi-Agency Work: Liaising effectively with Health, Education, and specialist voluntary sector partners to ensure joined‑up service delivery.

What You'll Bring

• A recognized professional qualification in Social Work.
• Current registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• A minimum of 2 years post‑qualified experience, ideally within a CiWD or specialist disability team.
• Expert knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and relevant parts of the Care Act 2014 (transitions).
• Ability to manage a complex caseload autonomously.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle are essential for traveling across the Carlisle locality.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.