Social Worker – Children with Disabilities | Flexible Hours

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

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.