Social Worker, Children with Disabilities (Hybrid)

Leaders in Care; Conwy; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Hybrid working

Manageable caseloads

Supportive management

Stable service

Regular supervision

Job summary

Leaders in Care are supporting a North Wales local authority to recruit an experienced Social Worker for the Children with Disabilities Team on a long-term contract. The role focuses on relationship-based practice, high-quality assessments, and tailored care plans to improve outcomes for children with complex needs and their families.

You will join an experienced team with strong management support, regular supervision, and a stable service.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration in Social Work England.
• Experience in Children with Disabilities, Safeguarding, Child in Need, or Assessment teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children 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.
• Collaborate with families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Assess and manage safeguarding concerns per statutory guidance.
• Support looked after children and safeguarding processes as required.
• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and court documentation when necessary.
• Ensure the voices of children and young people remain central to planning.

Skills

Caseload management

Child protection

Assessment skills

Relationship-based practice

Education

Social Work degree

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Leaders in Care are supporting a North Wales local authority to recruit an experienced Social Worker for the Children with Disabilities Team on a long-term contract. The role focuses on relationship-based practice, high-quality assessments, and tailored care plans to improve outcomes for children with complex needs and their families.

You will join an experienced team with strong management support, regular supervision, and a stable service.