Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Community Care Live; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Hybrid working

Supportive management team

Supervision & professional development

Job summary

Community Care Live in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker for a long-term Children with Disabilities contract. The role offers flexible hybrid working and a manageable caseload within a supportive, relationship-based practice environment.

You will assess and plan for children with complex needs, work with families and multi-agency teams, and ensure safeguarding and statutory duties are met while championing the voices of children and young people.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Experience in Children with Disabilities, Safeguarding, Child in Need or Assessment teams.
• Strong knowledge of legislation relating to children with disabilities and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.
• Undertake Child & Family Assessments and statutory assessments.
• Complete Care Act and Short Break assessments where appropriate.
• Develop, implement and review child-centred care and support plans.
• Collaborate with families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Assess and manage safeguarding concerns per statutory guidance.
• Support children in need, child protection and looked after children processes.
• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and court documentation when necessary.
• Ensure children and young people’s voices remain central to planning and decisions.

Skills

Relationship-based practice

Assessment & care planning

Multi-agency collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Court documentation

Education

Social Work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next Children with Disabilities (CWD) contract with flexible working arrangements, and a manageable caseload?

We are currently working with a well-established South Wales local authority seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service that prioritises relationship-based practice, high-quality assessments, and positive outcomes for children and young people with disabilities and their families.

Working within the CWD Team, you will support children and young people with complex needs, ensuring they receive appropriate services, safeguarding support, and tailored care plans to maximise their wellbeing and development. The service benefits from experienced management, strong team stability, and a collaborative working environment.

Package & Benefits

• Long-term contract providing stability and security
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Manageable caseloads allowing for high-quality practice
• Supportive and accessible management team
• Stable service with strong team retention
• Regular supervision and ongoing professional support
• Opportunity to work within a well-established Children with Disabilities service

You will be joining a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with a range of complex needs and disabilities. The service places a strong emphasis on child-centred practice, partnership working with families, and ensuring children have access to the support and resources they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities and complex needs
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory assessments
• Complete Care Act and Short Break assessments where appropriate
• Develop, implement, and review child-centred care and support plans
• Work closely with families, schools, health professionals, and partner agencies
• Assess and manage safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance
• Support children in need, child protection, and looked after children processes where required
• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and court documentation when necessary
• Ensure the voices of children and young people remain central to all planning and decision-making

About You

• Qualified Social Worker
• Registered with Social Work England
• Recent experience within a Children with Disabilities, Safeguarding, Child in Need, or Assessment Team
• Strong knowledge of legislation relating to children with disabilities and safeguarding
• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs
• Excellent assessment, care planning, and relationship-based practice skills
• Ability to build effective partnerships with families and multi-agency professionals