Social Worker, Children with Disabilities — Hybrid

Borough of Brent; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Golden Hello £5,000

Annual retention payment £2,500

10 days annual training

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

My Brent Rewards

Generous annual leave 27 days +

Job summary

Brent Council is recruiting Social Workers for the Children with Disabilities (CWD) team. You will assess and plan for children aged 0–18 with severe disabilities, coordinating homes, equipment and direct payments while safeguarding and advocating for families.

The role emphasizes joint working with health, education and community services to reduce barriers and improve outcomes, with emphasis on strong communication and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• SWE registered and post-qualifying experience in children's social care.
• Knowledge of child care law and the Children Act.
• Ability to assess complex needs and write clear evidence-based plans/reports.
• Compassionate, resilient and empowering families affected by disabilities.
• Strong collaboration in multi-agency settings and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive assessments of children with disabilities and families.
• Develop and implement tailored care plans to meet needs.
• Coordinate services such as home care, equipment, direct payments and short breaks.
• Advocate for the child and family to access entitlements and resources.
• Safeguard children by identifying risks and conducting Section 17/47 assessments.
• Support transition planning from children’s to adult services at 18.
• Collaborate with health, schools and voluntary sector for joined-up care.

Skills

SWE registered

Post-qualifying experience

Child care law knowledge

Assess complex needs

Report writing

Multi-agency collaboration

Safeguarding children

Job description

Brent Council is recruiting Social Workers for the Children with Disabilities (CWD) team. You will assess and plan for children aged 0–18 with severe disabilities, coordinating homes, equipment and direct payments while safeguarding and advocating for families.

The role emphasizes joint working with health, education and community services to reduce barriers and improve outcomes, with emphasis on strong communication and safeguarding.