Social Worker (Children with Disabilities Team)

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated social worker to join its Children with Disabilities Service. The successful candidate will be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children with disabilities, ensuring their voices are heard. Candidates should have strong knowledge in social work practice and ideally experience working with disabled children. The role offers opportunities for training, career progression, and a supportive working environment, ensuring the well-being of both staff and children.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Coaching and mentoring programmes

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates will possess highly developed knowledge in children’s social work practice.
• Experience in working with children with disabilities is preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding children's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children in need.
• Work with Children with Disabilities Service.
• Initiate care proceedings and collaborate with the SEN education department.

Skills

Knowledge in children's social work practice

Experience working with children with disabilities

Job description

Our Children with Disability Service safeguards and promotes the welfare of children in line with Children Act 1989 and 2004, Children & Families Act 2014 and Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance 2015.

We work with the SEN education department to implement the biggest education reforms in a generation for children and young people with special educational needs which became law in September 2014. In line with the Children and Families Act (SEND Reforms).

We work with Children in Need, Looked After Children & children subject to Child Protection Plans. We also work to the Public Law outline and initiate care proceedings.

We keep children and young people at the heart of our work. We listen to children, respect their views and champion their rights ensuring that each child’s voice informs the work that we do.

We have a permanent management team, and you will receive monthly reflective supervision, training and professional development as part of the role. There are regular team meetings and development opportunities as well as opportunities for career progression.

Ideal candidates will possess highly developed knowledge in children’s social work practice and ideally will have experience of working with children with disabilities.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For more information about the role, please see the job description and candidate profile.

About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It’s got award‑winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum 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].

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.