Lead Children’s Social Worker – Disabilities & Multi‑Agency

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is recruiting for a senior Children’s Social Work role within a local authority in the UK. You will lead and manage services for children and young people with disabilities, supervise social workers and multidisciplinary staff, and oversee assessments, care planning and delivery of support services.

Applicants must have a Social Work degree and the right to work in the UK. The post emphasizes safeguarding, statutory duties, and continuous service improvement, with a

Qualifications

• Social work degree or equivalent required.
• Right to work in the UK; no visa sponsorship available.
• Experience leading children and families services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage services for children and young people with disabilities and their families.
• Supervise, support, and develop social workers and multidisciplinary staff.
• Oversee assessments, care planning, and the delivery of support services.
• Coordinate multi-agency working with health, education and partners.
• Monitor service quality, performance and outcomes for children and families.
• Lead service improvement initiatives and ensure safeguarding and statutory duties.

Education

Diploma/Degree in Social Work

Job description

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd is recruiting for a senior Children’s Social Work role within a local authority in the UK. You will lead and manage services for children and young people with disabilities, supervise social workers and multidisciplinary staff, and oversee assessments, care planning and delivery of support services.

Applicants must have a Social Work degree and the right to work in the UK. The post emphasizes safeguarding, statutory duties, and continuous service improvement, with a