Children with Disabilities Social Worker

Leaders in Care; St Helens; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders in Care is seeking dedicated social workers to join their Children With Disabilities Team. This rewarding role involves supporting children facing significant challenges, collaborating with healthcare agencies, and ensuring effective interventions. With a supportive management structure and a focus on staff well-being, the position offers professional growth in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Approachable and supportive management

Dedication to ongoing development and training

Loyalty Bonus

Flexible working / 4-day Week

Qualifications

• A valid social work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Support children with disabilities and facilitate initial interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare agencies to nurture relationships with families.
• Handle risks effectively while reflecting on practice.

Skills

Kindness

Consistency

Risk Management

Collaborative Approach

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Supportive Team | Flexible Working | Capped Caseload

Leaders in Care are interested in speaking with social workers who have experience within a Children & Disability Safeguarding Teams.

Benefits:

• Approachable and supportive management
• Dedication to ongoing development and training
• Loyalty Bonus
• Flexible working / 4-day Week

Social Workers within the Children With Disabilities Team support children and adolescents facing severe or significant challenges such as learning disabilities, physical limitations, sensory impairments, or profound communication barriers.

You will collaborate with various agencies, particularly in the healthcare sector. Your role involves responding to new referrals promptly and ensuring effective initial interventions, while also nurturing enduring relationships with families to support their aspirations. This position specializes in providing assistance to children requiring ongoing care.

Your work will be purpose-driven, with a confident handling of associated risks. The team is well-equipped to facilitate timely operations while allowing ample room for reflection—reflection being key to social work practice.

Within the Children With Disabilities Team, workers embody kindness, consistency, and a sharp focus when engaging with children, adolescents, and their families or caregivers. Managers are easily accessible, and staff well-being is a top priority.

For more details or an informal chat about this role and others like it, reach out to me on 07893 947799 or email [e-mail].

As this is a statutory role, you will require a social work qualification & registration with Social Work England.