Children with Disabilities Social Worker Level 2

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing focus

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Level 2 Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Service, based at Loxley House, Nottingham, with hybrid working and a full-time 37-hour week. You will assess needs, develop support plans and ensure children receive the right help at the right time.

You will join an experienced team, enjoy opportunities for professional development, and benefit from a competitive salary and pension alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered social workers with 2–3 years' post-qualified experience.
• Experience with children with disabilities and SEND preferred but not essential.
• Transferable skills from Children's in Need, Child Protection or related services are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs, develop effective support plans and ensure children receive the right help at the right time.
• Work alongside families and partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
• Contribute to reflective supervision, professional development and service improvement.
• Support growth and progression within a learning-oriented social work team.

Skills

Qualified social worker

Job description

Location:

Loxley House, Nottingham - Hybrid working

Hours:

Full-time, 37 hours per week

As a Level 2 Social Worker within our Children with Disabilities Service, you'll play a vital role in supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families to achieve the best possible outcomes. You will work alongside families and partner agencies to assess needs, develop effective support plans, and ensure children receive the right help at the right time.

We are looking for:

• Qualified and registered social workers with at least 2-3 years' post-qualified experience
• Experience of working with children with disabilities and/or SEND is preferred but not essential
• We would also welcome applications from social workers with transferable skills and experience gained in Children's in Need, Child Protection, Children in Care, Care Proceedings, or other statutory children's services settings

You'll join a supportive and experienced team that values professional curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements that support a healthy work-life balance, alongside opportunities for professional development, career progression, and ongoing support to help you grow and thrive in your social work career.

This is an exciting opportunity for qualified and registered social workers who have completed their ASYE and are looking to broaden their skills and deepen their expertise.

Through reflective supervision, coaching and ongoing professional development, you'll be supported to strengthen your practice, grow your confidence and continue progressing your social work career within a service that values learning, development and professional excellence.

Our career pathway recognises growing knowledge, experience and professional influence, while creating opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families across the city and supporting your progression into more advanced social work and practice leadership roles.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK

Working for Nottingham City Council

Working for Nottingham City Council comes with a wide range of award-winning benefits. Alongside competitive pay, generous annual leave, and access to an excellent pension scheme, we are committed to creating an innovative, inclusive, and progressive workplace where colleagues are supported to be their very best.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary starting at £40,777 rising to £44,075
• Generous annual leave entitlement (between 26 and 33 days per year depending on your length of service)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with an 18.5% employer contribution
• Flexible hybrid working
• A strong focus on wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

In return, we are looking for compassionate, dedicated people who share our commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, adults, and families across Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a positive difference through education and social care and want to help people thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Nottingham City Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We value diversity and recognise that different perspectives, experiences and ideas help us deliver better services for Nottingham's citizens.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT+), as these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Right to Work

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of right to work checks in accordance with Home Office requirements.