Social Worker 0–25 Disabilities | Flexible, Long-Term

Leaders in Care; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Manageable caseloads

Regular supervision and professional/​

Supportive management

Stable team with strong retention

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leaders in Care is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker for a long-term contract in North Wales, supporting a 0–25 Disabilities service. You will manage a caseload, carry out assessments and develop care plans for children, young people and young adults with complex needs.

You will work within a supportive team that emphasises safeguarding, multi-agency partnership working, and person-centred practice, with flexible/hybrid working and stable leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE)
• Experience in Children with Disabilities, 0–25 Disabilities, Safeguarding, Child in Need, Assessment or Transition teams
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice with children and young people with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children, young people and young adults aged 0–25 with disabilities and complex needs
• Conduct Child and Family Assessments, statutory assessments and reviews; Undertake Care Act, transition and Short Break assessments as appropriate
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans
• Collaborate with families, schools, health professionals and multi-agency partners
• Identify, assess and manage safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance
• Support Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures as required
• Contribute to transition planning for young people moving into adulthood and prepare high-quality assessments and reports when needed
• Ensure the views and wishes of children and young people drive planning and decisions

Skills

Child protection

Partnership working

Relationship-based practice

Social Work England registration

Caseload management

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Job description

Leaders in Care is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker for a long-term contract in North Wales, supporting a 0–25 Disabilities service. You will manage a caseload, carry out assessments and develop care plans for children, young people and young adults with complex needs.

You will work within a supportive team that emphasises safeguarding, multi-agency partnership working, and person-centred practice, with flexible/hybrid working and stable leadership.