Experienced Social Worker, CYPD (Hybrid)

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Boxley; Hybrid; GBP 44,083 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Ongoing contract

Consultant support

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd is recruiting an experienced Social Worker for the Children & Young People with Disabilities (CYPD) team in Medway. The role involves managing a caseload of disabled children and families, performing assessments, care planning, and direct intervention within statutory frameworks.

The position requires Social Work England registration and at least 3 years post‑qualifying experience in a Local Authority setting, with strong child protection and court experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in a permanent Local Authority role.
• Experience with disabled children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of children, young people and families.
• Undertake assessments, care planning and direct intervention work.
• Complete child protection investigations and safeguarding work.
• Prepare high‑quality reports for Child Protection Conferences, Strategy Meetings, Looked After Children reviews and Court Proceedings.
• Collaborate with disabled children and families using strengths‑based approaches.
• Participate in reflective supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain knowledge of current legislation and best practice guidance.

Skills

Social Work

Child protection

Court work

Signs of Safety

Safeguarding

Job description

Service Care Solutions Ltd is recruiting an experienced Social Worker for the Children & Young People with Disabilities (CYPD) team in Medway. The role involves managing a caseload of disabled children and families, performing assessments, care planning, and direct intervention within statutory frameworks.

The position requires Social Work England registration and at least 3 years post‑qualifying experience in a Local Authority setting, with strong child protection and court experience.