Children with Disabilities Social Worker - Permanent

hays-gcj-v4-pd-online; Southend-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southend-on-Sea City Council seeks a dedicated Children with Disabilities Social Worker. This permanent position involves providing essential services to children and families, managing comprehensive casework alongside safeguarding duties. Candidates should possess a recognized social work qualification and relevant experience, with a focus on continuous professional development. The role offers flexible working and competitive benefits.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience with Children with Disabilities is essential.
• Knowledge of child protection and LAC practices required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people.
• Prepare reports and care plans for care proceedings in court.
• Liaise with agencies, parents, and carers.

Skills

Child protection

Social Work

Behavior management

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Job description

Children with Disabilities Social Worker - Permanent, Southend-on-Sea

Location:

Southend-on-Sea

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

5d884407a5a0

Job Views:

22

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Your new role

Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking to appoint a permanent Children with Disabilities experienced Social Worker to provide an efficient and cost-effective service to children, young people, and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available; however, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

You will be responsible for providing professional and comprehensive casework to a caseload of children and young people appropriate to your experience and capabilities. You will support children with disabilities and their families while maintaining a safeguarding approach to protect children.

Additional duties include preparing and submitting reports, statements, and care plans for care proceedings in the Family Proceedings and County/High Courts. You will also liaise proactively and work in partnership with other agencies, organizations, parents, and carers.

If you are passionate and highly motivated about developing services within a health and social care perspective, we would like to hear from you. In return, we offer professional supervision, appraisal, and regular training.

What you'll need to succeed

You must be able to work in the UK, hold a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have completed your ASYE. Previous experience working within Children with Disabilities and knowledge of child protection, LAC, and related social work practices are essential. You should also have an understanding of the framework for assessing children in need and their families, attachment theory, enabling change, and behavior management.

What you'll get in return

Joining the council offers benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and excellent training and development opportunities. The council is committed to supporting you in this varied and challenging role with appropriate training.