Social Worker - Children With Disabilities

London Social Work for Children; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello

Annual retention payment

Relocation packages

Rent housing in Wembley

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discount gym membership

Job summary

Brent Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Children with Disabilities (CWD) team in Brent. You will safeguard and empower children aged 0–18 and collaborate with families to enable positive outcomes in a diverse London borough.

Join a committed team that supports complex cases, writes clear plans, and works across multi‑agency settings. A blended, full-time role with strong safeguarding duties and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• SWE registration and post-qualifying experience in children’s social care.
• Knowledge of child care law and the Children Act, with practical application.
• Ability to assess complex needs and write clear, evidence-based plans and reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments of children with disabilities and their families.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans that meet children’s needs and promote positive outcomes.
• Arrange and coordinate services such as home care, equipment, direct payments, and short breaks.
• Advocate for the child and family to access entitled resources and support.
• Safeguard children by identifying risks and undertaking relevant assessments.

Skills

SWE registered

Post-qualifying experience

Child care law

Assessing complex needs

Multi-agency collaboration

Safeguarding children

Education

Social Worker registration (SWE)

Post-qualifying experience in children’s social care

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Social Worker - Children With Disabilities

Posted 15th Oct, 2026

Location

Brent

Working pattern

Full-time – 36 hours per week

Working arrangements

Blended

15th Nov, 2026

Incentives

This role is subject to a £5,000 Golden Hello welcome payment and an annual £2,500 retention payment to reward your continued commitment.

About the role

This is more than a career—it's your chance to safeguard children, empower families, and create lasting change in one of London's most diverse communities. Join Brent's Children with Disabilities (CWD) team and make a real difference where it matters most.

Brent is a vibrant, diverse London borough, proud of its rich history and strong community. At Brent Council, we are rated "Good" by Ofsted in all areas and are committed to putting children and families at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive—no matter their circumstances. Our Children with Disabilities (CWD) team provides specialist support to children and young people aged 0–18 with severe and profound disabilities, as well as their families.

Children with disabilities and their families often face unique challenges that require specialist support. The CWD team is there to ensure these children are not only kept safe but also have every opportunity to fulfil their potential and live meaningful lives. This is a role with real purpose. Key responsibilities include:

• Carry out comprehensive assessments of children with disabilities and their families
• Develop and implement tailored care plans that meet children's needs and promote positive outcomes
• Arrange and coordinate services such as home care, equipment, direct payments, and short breaks
• Advocate for the child and their family, ensuring they can access the resources and support they are entitled to
• Safeguard children by identifying and addressing risks, undertaking Section 17/47 assessments where necessary

About you

We want Social Workers who are passionate, committed, and ready to champion the rights of children with disabilities. You'll be joining a team dedicated to empowering families and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. The ideal candidate will:

• Be SWE registered, with post-qualifying experience in children's social care (experience with CWD highly desirable)
• Be knowledgeable about child care law and the Children Act, able to apply it confidently in practice
• Be skilled at assessing complex needs and writing clear, evidence‑based plans and reports
• Be compassionate, resilient, and committed to empowering children with disabilities and their families
• Be a strong collaborator who thrives in multi‑agency environments and brings creativity to problem‑solving
• Be passionate about safeguarding children and committed to making a real difference

At Brent, we’re proud to reflect the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer—we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment clearances in line with our safeguarding commitments.

About Brent

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Learn more about Brent and our communities by watching this video:

Brent Children, Young People and Community Development Services boasts a bright and buzzy atmosphere where colleagues are friendly, supportive and get stuck in. Working in a well‑connected borough, in state‑of‑the‑art buildings, you’ll be surrounded by restaurants, coffee shops and facilities if you to choose to work in Brent.

We have a great rewards packages for social workers up to senior team managers. We provide a welcome and retention payment when you join, which includes:

Key worker rental housing in Wembley for permanent social workers (subject to availability)

Golden hello and relocation packages (for hard to recruit to roles)

Annual retention payment for all social work qualified staff.

You will also receive:

A commitment to manageable caseloads across all teams.

The Social Work progression framework, enabling you to move to senior social worker and beyond when you’re ready. We are committed to retaining the best staff and providing you with the support and opportunities to achieve that.

Group and 1-2-1 supervision.

A culture of highly effective flexible working, supported with some of the best IT in local government.

A very generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

A host of other rewards and benefits such as reduced cost gym membership, Wembley Boxpark privilege card plus many more.