Social Worker

Service Care Solutions Ltd; Boxley; Hybrid; GBP 44,083 - 60,614; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Ongoing contract

Consultant support

Job summary

Service Care Solutions Ltd is recruiting an experienced Social Worker for the Children & Young People with Disabilities (CYPD) team in Medway. The role involves managing a caseload of disabled children and families, performing assessments, care planning, and direct intervention within statutory frameworks.

The position requires Social Work England registration and at least 3 years post‑qualifying experience in a Local Authority setting, with strong child protection and court experience.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience in a permanent Local Authority role.
• Experience with disabled children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of children, young people and families.
• Undertake assessments, care planning and direct intervention work.
• Complete child protection investigations and safeguarding work.
• Prepare high‑quality reports for Child Protection Conferences, Strategy Meetings, Looked After Children reviews and Court Proceedings.
• Collaborate with disabled children and families using strengths‑based approaches.
• Participate in reflective supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain knowledge of current legislation and best practice guidance.

Skills

Social Work

Child protection

Court work

Signs of Safety

Safeguarding

Job description

Experienced Social Worker - Children & Young People with Disabilities (CYPD)

Location: Medway (Hybrid Working – 3 Days per Week in the Office)
Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella) | £29.80 per hour (PAYE)
Contract: 3‑Month Ongoing Contract

Service Care Solutions is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Children & Young People with Disabilities (CYPD) Team in Medway. The successful candidate will provide a high‑quality and effective social work service, managing a caseload of disabled children, young people, and their families. They will work within statutory frameworks, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, guidance, and local policies while promoting positive outcomes and safeguarding vulnerable children.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of children, young people, and families.
• Undertake assessments, care planning, and direct intervention work.
• Complete child protection investigations and safeguarding work.
• Prepare high‑quality reports for Child Protection Conferences, Strategy Meetings, Children in Need Meetings, Looked After Children Reviews, and Court Proceedings.
• Work collaboratively with disabled children, young people, and their families using a strengths‑based and relationship‑focused approach.
• Participate in regular reflective supervision and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain knowledge of current legislation, research, and best practice guidance.

Essential Requirements

• Social Work England registration.
• Minimum of 3 years’ post‑qualifying experience gained within a permanent Local Authority role.
• Demonstrable experience working with disabled children, young people, and their families.
• Experience undertaking direct work with disabled children and young people.
• Strong experience in child protection and court work.
• Experience of relationship‑based and strengths‑based practice.
• Knowledge of Signs of Safety, or willingness to undertake training.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Ongoing contract opportunity.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout placement.

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to [e-mail]

£200 Candidate Referral Bonus
£150 Sign-Up Bonus for New Candidates