Senior Social Worker, Children with Disabilities - Hybrid

Opus People Solutions Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team in Peterborough. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake assessments, and work with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

The role requires ASYE completion, a current Social Work England registration, and experience in CIN/ CP/ CIC contexts. Hybrid working with travel to Peterborough as needed to respond to safeguarding concerns.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• ASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience in statutory Children’s Social Work.
• Experience in a Children with Disabilities Team and knowledge of CIN, CP, CIC, PLO and care proceedings.
• Ability to travel to Peterborough and work across multi-agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Eligibility Assessments for children with disabilities.
• Support CIN, CP, and CIC plans and manage cases through PLO processes.
• Complete work related to private and public care proceedings.
• Support transitions to adulthood for young people.
• Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests assessments.
• Collaborate with families, education, health, and partners to deliver interventions.
• Maintain high-quality assessments, reports and case records in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Assessment

Safeguarding

Risk management

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication

Education

Social Work qualification

ASYE completed

Social Work England registration

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Opus People Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team in Peterborough. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake assessments, and work with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

The role requires ASYE completion, a current Social Work England registration, and experience in CIN/ CP/ CIC contexts. Hybrid working with travel to Peterborough as needed to respond to safeguarding concerns.