Part-Time Social Worker — Children’s Disabilities Team

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression within structure

Continued professional development

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the Children’s Disability Team (CDT) in the Through Care division of Dudley’s Children’s Services. This post supports children with disabilities and their families, managing a varied caseload and working across agencies to improve outcomes.

You will be qualified (DipSW or equivalent) and registered or eligible with Social Work England, with experience in safeguarding, legislation, and high-quality written records.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families.
• Strong knowledge of current legislation and statutory guidance.
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain high-quality written records.

Responsibilities

• Undertake child-centred assessments and develop care plans reflecting needs and risks.
• Deliver protective and supportive services for children at risk, in need, or looked after.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records using the CCM system.
• Attend multi-agency meetings, including child protection conferences and court hearings.
• Work directly with children and families to implement care plans and interventions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory obligations, departmental policies, and equal opportunities frameworks.
• Participate in regular supervision and contribute to team development.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Legislation knowledge

Assessment and decision-making

Written records and documentation

Effective communication

Education

DipSW or equivalent

Tools

Children Case Management (CCM) system

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the Children’s Disability Team (CDT) in the Through Care division of Dudley’s Children’s Services. This post supports children with disabilities and their families, managing a varied caseload and working across agencies to improve outcomes.

You will be qualified (DipSW or equivalent) and registered or eligible with Social Work England, with experience in safeguarding, legislation, and high-quality written records.