Social Worker- Children With Disabilities

Vetro Recruitment; Cheadle Hulme; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in Cheadle seeks an experienced Qualified Social Worker to support children and young adults with complex needs. You will lead safeguarding case work, collaborate with teams, and provide mentorship. Ideal candidates will hold a professional Social Work qualification and possess strong organizational skills. The role offers an annual salary between £36,000-£45,000 with benefits including health provisions and a supportive community environment.

Benefits

Annual Social Work England registration fee

Health and well-being provision

Free on-site parking

Employee discounts

Choice of pension scheme

Paid Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a professional qualification.
• Experience in social care, executing safeguarding duties.
• Proven experience in safeguarding case work.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex case work for children and young adults.
• Make safeguarding a priority and evaluate risks.
• Provide training and support to staff and families.

Skills

Safeguarding duties execution

Case management

Professional relationship building

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Professional Social Work qualification (Degree or DipSW)

Job description

Overview

Qualified Social Worker - Children and Young People

Location: Cheadle

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £36,000- £45,000 per annum + benefits

Make a real difference every day as a Qualified Social Worker, supporting children and young adults with complex needs. We are a nationally recognised provider of expert education and care for children and young people aged 2 to 25 who have the most complex needs and learning difficulties, including sensory impairments, communication disorders, and autism. Our services are based on a single site in Cheadle, fostering a strong sense of community. We are looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker, ideally with a background in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting, to join our dedicated team.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex case work for both our children and young adults, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and carers.
• Make safeguarding your priority, effectively evaluating risk and protective factors to mitigate and manage cases.
• Deliver projects and initiatives to strengthen safeguarding knowledge across staff teams and service user groups.
• Provide support and training to staff, families, and carers.
• Uphold the Social Work England Professional Standards with integrity and respect.
• Mentor and guide Social Work students on placement.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a professional Social Work qualification (Degree or DipSW) — Essential.
• Experience in a social care, education, or health setting, executing safeguarding duties in line with relevant legislation.
• Proven experience of safeguarding case work with children, adults at risk, and families.
• Experience with Mental Capacity Act 2005 assessment and best interest procedures.
• Demonstrable working knowledge of statutory safeguarding procedures for children and adults (evidenced by relevant CPD/qualifications).
• Previous experience of managing complex case work and engaging effectively with multi-disciplinary professionals.
• Ability to build professional relationships and set high standards for practice decisions.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

What We Offer You

• The chance to make a real, lasting impact on the lives of young people.
• Annual Social Work England registration fee paid for qualified social workers.
• Strong commitment to support CPD requirements.
• A comprehensive health and well-being provision (including Employee Assistance, well-being programs, and Occupational Health).
• Free on-site parking and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Retail, food, and leisure discount card.
• Choice of pension scheme.
• Paid Enhanced DBS.

Apply Now

We are an inclusive employer and value diversity. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

If you are a dedicated and experienced Social Worker ready to lead best practice in safeguarding, we encourage you to apply.