Social Worker (Children With Disabilities)

Brent Council; Wembley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello

Retention payment

Hybrid working

Annual leave 27-33 days

Pension contributions

EAP

Cycle to Work

Zipcar access

Job summary

Brent Council is seeking Social Workers for the Children with Disabilities (CWD) team to assess and plan care for children with severe disabilities.

You will coordinate services, advocate for families, and ensure safeguarding throughout the care journey, including transition planning at age 18. The role emphasizes collaborative practice within Brent’s diverse community and strong commitment to outcomes for children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• SWE registration and post-qualifying experience in children’s social care (CWD experience highly desirable).
• Knowledge of the Children Act and child care law; confident practical application.
• Skilled at assessing complex needs and writing clear, evidence-based plans and reports.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments of children with disabilities and their families.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans meeting children’s needs and promoting 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 required assessments (Section 17/47).
• Support transition planning from children's to adult services at age 18.
• Work with multi‑agency partners to provide joined-up care.

Skills

SWE registered

Post-qualifying experience

Child care law

Assessing complex needs

Clear reports

Safeguarding

Multi-agency collaboration

Empathy/compassion

Advocacy

Job description

Job Description

Salary range

£44,685 - £48,003 (PO2)/ £48,003 - £51,138 (PO3) DOE (plus Golden Hello, Retention Payment and fantastic benefits)

Contract: Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location: Civic centre and other location from time to time

Championing The Rights Of Children With Disabilities

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.

We are looking for passionate, committed Social Workers to join us in making a real difference where it matters most.

Why CWD Matters

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. By carrying out thorough assessments, coordinating services, and advocating for children’s rights, you will play a vital role in reducing barriers, empowering families, and making sure the voices of children with disabilities are always heard.

The Role

This is a role with real purpose. As a Social Worker in the CWD team, you will:

• 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.
• Support transition planning as young people move from children’s to adult services at age 18.
• Work closely with multi-agency partners, from health professionals to schools and voluntary sector organisations, to provide joined-up care.

The Person

We Want Social Workers Who Are

• SWE registered, with post-qualifying experience in children’s social care (experience with CWD highly desirable).
• Knowledgeable about child care law and the Children Act, able to apply it confidently in practice.
• Skilled at assessing complex needs and writing clear, evidence-based plans and reports.
• Compassionate, resilient, and committed to empowering children with disabilities and their families.
• Strong collaborators who thrive in multi-agency environments and bring creativity to problem-solving.
• Passionate about safeguarding children and committed to making a real difference.

Join Us in Safeguarding Brent’s Children

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.

Closing date: This is a rolling campaign. Applications are reviewed regularly and interviews take place approximately every fortnight, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Why Work With Us?

Your wellbeing and professional growth matter as much as the families you support. That’s why Brent offers:

• A £5,000 Golden Hello welcome payment
• Annual £2,500 retention payment to reward your continued commitment
• 10 days minimum training per year including systemic practice and Signs of Safety
• Clear career progression pathways— from ASYE to senior management
• High-quality reflective supervision and a learning culture
• 27 days annual leave, rising to 31 and then 33 days with service + 8 bank holidays
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week from home (role-dependent)
• Flexible working hours
• Supportive family-friendly policies
• Affordable local parking & access to Zipcar
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 free counselling support
• Cycle to Work Scheme & excellent on-site facilities
• My Brent Rewards – save on shopping, dining, travel and more
• Financial wellbeing support – including season ticket and childcare deposit loans (eligibility applies)

Our Commitment to You

At Brent, we’re proud to reflect the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to share your identity in our diversity survey.

We’re also a Disability Confident Employer—we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you need any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail].

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment clearances in line with our safeguarding commitments.

Additional Information

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here .

Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.

As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on [e-mail]