Social Work Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team Kettering, Northamptonshire Up to £38.00 / hour

Oakpark Security Systems Ltd; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Social Worker for the Children with Disabilities team in Kettering. You will manage a caseload across CIN, CP and CiC, undertake statutory assessments, and coordinate care plans with families and multi‑agency partners.

The role is hybrid (office 3 days a week, home-based for remaining days) with a 37-hour week and a temporary contract. Registration with Social Work England and at least 3 years PQE are required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years' Post-Qualified Experience (PQE).
• Previous Children with Disabilities (CWD) experience is essential.
• Experience with CIN, CP, and CiC cases.
• Strong assessment, safeguarding, and care planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities.
• Undertake CIN, CP, and CiC work.
• Complete assessments of need in line with statutory requirements.
• Assess, arrange, and review care packages and short breaks.
• Develop and review care and support plans to meet needs.
• Work with families, education and health professionals.
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to planning.
• Maintain accurate case records, assessments, and reports.
• Ensure the voice of the child remains central to all assessments.

Skills

PQE

CWD experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Assessment/safeguarding

Education

Social Work degree / SW England registration

Job description

**About the Role** Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Northamptonshire Children's Trust for an experienced Social Worker to join their dedicated Children with Disabilities Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with proven experience working within Children with Disabilities services, supporting some of the most vulnerable children, young people, and their families. You will manage a varied caseload involving Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care, ensuring that children receive appropriate support, intervention, and safeguarding. Working collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners, you will undertake assessments, coordinate support packages, and contribute to achieving positive outcomes for children with complex needs.**Location: William Knibb Centre, Kettering, NN16 0SW** **Rate: £38.00 per hour (Umbrella rate)** **Contract: Temporary** **Hours: 37 hours per week** **Office Requirements: Hybrid Working - 3 days per week office-based, with the remainder working from home and attending visits as required.****Key Responsibilities*** Manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities.* Undertake Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care work.* Complete assessments of need in line with statutory requirements and best practice.* Assess, arrange, and review care packages and short break provisions.* Develop and review care and support plans to meet individual needs.* Work closely with families, education, health professionals, and other partner agencies.* Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to effective care planning.* Maintain accurate case records, assessments, and reports in a timely manner.* Ensure the voice of the child remains central to all assessments and planning.**About You*** Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration* Minimum 3 years' Post-Qualified Experience (PQE)* Previous Children with Disabilities (CWD) experience is essential* Experience working with Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases* Strong assessment, safeguarding, and care planning skills* Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment* Excellent communication and relationship-building skillsIf you're an experienced Children's Social Worker with Children with Disabilities experience and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.*This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.*