Qualified Social Worker, Children and Young People Disability Team

Pertemps; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for a contract role in a Children and Young People Disability Team in Reading. Responsibilities include conducting thorough assessments, collaborating with families and agencies, and providing mental health assessments. The ideal candidate will have experience in social work and a commitment to delivering high-quality care and support to children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in a disability context.
• Knowledge of current legislation and best practice guidelines.
• Ability to maintain accurate case notes and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of children and young people's needs.
• Engage with families and external agencies to plan care.
• Attend training and stay informed about relevant legislation.

Skills

Experience in undertaking Mental Health Assessments

Building strong relationships

Collaborative work with colleagues and agencies

Conducting thorough assessments

Job description

Qualified Social Worker, Children and Young People Disability Team

Pay rate to £38 per hour

Contract role

Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Social Worker to work in a Children and Young People Disability Team in Reading Borough Council. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments of children and young people, ensuring their needs are identified and met. Where necessary, you will arrange appropriate accommodation and provide interventions that safeguard and promote their welfare. Your work will adhere to company policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will engage directly with children, families, carers, and communities, supporting them to make informed decisions and achieve positive change. Building strong, trusting relationships is essential, as is working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to gather information, plan care, and deliver effective interventions. Maintaining accurate case notes, preparing detailed reports, and presenting evidence in court when required will form a key part of your role.

In addition, you will work closely with OT and other health colleagues to ensure the needs of the children are met, often leading in planning and reviewing cases for children in need, looked after and children subject to child protection. Acting as the lead professional in multi‑agency meetings, you will monitor progress and ensure objectives are met. Recognising and assessing risks promptly is critical, and you will elevate concerns to supervisors to implement mitigating actions.

As part of a children and young people’s disability service your main role is to ensure these children receive tailored support that meets their unique needs. Experience in undertaking Mental Health Assessments is required, as you will be required to identify and address mental health concerns as part of holistic care planning.

In this role, you must stay informed about current legislation, policy changes, and evidence‑based practice. You will attend relevant training and development opportunities to maintain professional standards. Promoting equality, diversity, and health and safety compliance is integral to your work, alongside demonstrating flexibility to adapt to changing demands within the organisation.

Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children’s Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

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