Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Bidvane; Quarrington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly supervision

In-house training

Flexible working

Nine-day fortnight option

Career progression

Generous annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Bidvane in Lincolnshire is seeking a permanent Social Worker for the Children with Disabilities Team. You will assess, plan and implement care packages for children aged 0–18 with complex needs, including safeguarding and court-related work.

Travel across Lincolnshire is required, with hybrid working options and ongoing professional supervision. The role requires Social Work England registration, a recognised social work qualification, and the ability to mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification.
• Social Work England registration.
• Criminal record check.
• Ability to travel across Lincolnshire as required.
• Experience with children with disabilities is a plus (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Manage cases from assessment through ongoing intervention, providing continuity for children and families.
• Assess social care needs and plan and review packages of care.
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments, Child in Need planning, Child Protection work and Children in Care responsibilities.
• Contribute to court proceedings and related work, including Court of Protection matters.
• Work directly with children, families and partner agencies, coordinating with others.
• Manage complex cases and lead work from start to finish, including transitions to adult care.
• Co-work complex cases with experienced social workers where appropriate.
• Develop specialist practice in mental capacity, deprivation of liberty and transition planning.
• Work with schools, CAMHS, community nursing, SEND colleagues and occupational therapists.
• Mentor less experienced staff and support or lead students on placement.
• Be based in Lincoln or Sleaford and travel across Lincolnshire as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Spoken English

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

This permanent Social Worker post is in Lincolnshire County Council’s Children with Disabilities Team. It covers statutory assessment, safeguarding, care planning and ongoing support, working with children, families and partner agencies. The service supports children and young people aged 0–18 with severe disabilities and complex health or developmental needs, including specialist and court-related work. Social Work England registration and a criminal record check are required; the post is 37 hours a week.

What the job involves

• Manage cases from assessment through ongoing intervention, providing continuity for children and families
• Assess social care needs and plan and review packages of care
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments, Child in Need planning, Child Protection work and Children in Care responsibilities
• Contribute to court proceedings and related work, including Court of Protection matters
• Work directly with children, young people and families, and coordinate with partner agencies
• Manage complex cases and lead work from start to finish, including transitions to adult care
• Co-work complex cases with experienced social workers where appropriate
• Develop specialist practice in mental capacity, deprivation of liberty and transition planning
• Work with special schools, Continuing Healthcare, CAMHS, community nursing, SEND colleagues and occupational therapists
• Mentor less experienced staff and support or lead students on placement
• Work from a Lincoln or Sleaford base and travel across Lincolnshire as required

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification

Registration & licences

• Social Work England registration

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to converse easily with customers and give advice in accurate spoken English

Checks & eligibility

• Criminal record check

Other

• Able to travel across Lincolnshire as required

Nice to have

• Experience working with children with disabilities

What’s offered

• Monthly professional and case supervision, plus reflective practice sessions
• In-house training and fully funded postgraduate qualification modules
• Flexible working policies, hybrid working and a nine-day fortnight option
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave with the option to buy more
• Contributory pension
• Discount schemes and cycle-to-work scheme
• Relocation package may be considered