Social Worker - Children With Disabilities Team

Civic Recruitment Limited; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Social Worker for the Children With Disabilities Team in Chichester. The role involves working with children and families, assessments, care planning, and collaboration with multi-agency partners to improve outcomes for children with lifelong disabilities.

The position is a 5-month contract with hybrid working and a minimum of two days per week in the office at County Hall, Chichester. Driving is preferred for county-wide travel in West Sussex.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with SW England registration.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in Children's Social Care in England.
• Experience in Local Authority Children's Services in direct permanent employment.
• Experience with Children With Disabilities, Child Protection, Children in Need, Looked After Children.
• Strong assessment and care planning skills.
• Excellent communication, report writing and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.
• Conduct assessments, planning, intervention, and review work.
• Engage with Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children.
• Develop and implement outcome-focused plans based on assessed needs.
• Collaborate with Education, Health, Adult Services, and partner agencies.
• Assess risk and safeguard vulnerable children.
• Prepare reports and statutory documentation.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and reviews.
• Ensure adherence to legislation, policies and procedures.

Skills

Assessment

Care planning

Communication

Report writing

Multi-agency work

Case management

Risk assessment

Education

Social Work degree or equivalent

Job description

Social Worker - Children With Disabilities Team

Chichester, United Kingdom | Posted on 26/10/2026

Job Description

Social Worker - Children With Disabilities Team – 5 Month Contract

Location: County Hall, Chichester, West Sussex

Coverage Area: Chichester & Bognor Regis (with occasional travel across the county)

Contract: 5 Month Contract

Hours: Full Time

Working Pattern: Hybrid Working

Summary

A Local Authority is seeking a seasoned Social Worker to join its Children With Disabilities Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a specialized service dedicated to supporting children and young people with lifelong disabilities and complex needs. The successful candidate will collaborate with children, families, carers, and partner agencies to assess needs, formulate support plans, and foster positive outcomes that empower children and young people to reach their full potential. The position involves working with Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children, delivering strengths-based interventions and high-quality social work practice.

Working Arrangements

• Full-time position.
  
• Office presence required during duty week.
  
• Preference for office-based work, with some flexibility for home working.
  
• Minimum of 2 days per week in the office, including the duty day.
  
• Based at County Hall, Chichester.
  
• Covers Chichester and Bognor Regis, with travel across West Sussex as needed.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.
  
• Conduct assessments, planning, intervention, and review work.
  
• Engage with Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children.
  
• Develop and implement outcome-focused plans tailored to assessed needs.
  
• Support children and families using strengths-based and personalized approaches.
  
• Collaborate with:
  • Education Services
    
  • Health Professionals
    
  • Adult Services
    
  • Voluntary and Community Organisations
    
  • Partner Agencies
    
• Assess risk and safeguard vulnerable children.
  
• Advocate for the voice of children and young people in planning and decision-making.
  
• Prepare reports, assessments, and statutory documentation.
  
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and reviews.
  
• Ensure adherence to relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
  

Requirements

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker.
  
• Current registration with Social Work England.
  
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in Children's Social Care in England.
  
• Experience within a Local Authority Children's Services setting in direct permanent employment.
  
• Experience working with:
  • Children With Disabilities
    
  • Child Protection
    
  • Children in Need
    
  • Looked After Children
    
• Strong skills in assessment and care planning.
  
• Understanding of the impact of disability on children and families.
  
• Experience with children and families with complex needs.
  
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and relationship-building skills.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a multi-agency environment.
  

Additional

• Must be a car driver and willing to travel throughout the western area of West Sussex.
  
• Candidates must provide a minimum of two detailed practice-based references using the Department for Education reference template.
  
• Candidates must meet the Local Authority's agency worker eligibility requirements.
  
• Please note that the pay rate requested may not be the rate offered. Managers will evaluate skills, experience, and competency during the interview, and feedback will be provided if a different rate is offered.
  

What's on Offer?

• 5 Month Contract
  
• Hybrid Working
  
• Minimum 2 Days Per Week in the Office
  
• Bi-Weekly Pay
  
• Opportunity to work within a specialist Children With Disabilities Team.
  
• Supportive service focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
  
• Meaningful work supporting children and young people with lifelong disabilities.
  
• Collaborative multi-agency working environment.
  

Ideal for candidates with experience as a Social Worker, Children With Disabilities Social Worker, Child Protection Social Worker, Children's Social Worker, Assessment Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Looked After Children Social Worker.