Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team

Opus People Solutions Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 63,000; Part time

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team in Peterborough. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake assessments, and work with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

The role requires ASYE completion, a current Social Work England registration, and experience in CIN/ CP/ CIC contexts. Hybrid working with travel to Peterborough as needed to respond to safeguarding concerns.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• ASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience in statutory Children’s Social Work.
• Experience in a Children with Disabilities Team and knowledge of CIN, CP, CIC, PLO and care proceedings.
• Ability to travel to Peterborough and work across multi-agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Eligibility Assessments for children with disabilities.
• Support CIN, CP, and CIC plans and manage cases through PLO processes.
• Complete work related to private and public care proceedings.
• Support transitions to adulthood for young people.
• Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interests assessments.
• Collaborate with families, education, health, and partners to deliver interventions.
• Maintain high-quality assessments, reports and case records in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Assessment

Safeguarding

Risk management

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication

Education

Social Work qualification

ASYE completed

Social Work England registration

Tools

Driving Licence

Job description

Opus People Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team in Peterborough. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist service supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload, undertaking assessments and statutory responsibilities, and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.

Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, PE2 8TY. Rate: £39.00 per hour - maximum (Umbrella rate). Contract: Temporary. Hours: 37 hours per week. Office Requirements: Hybrid Working - Minimum 2 days per week in the office. Please note candidates must be able to travel to Peterborough at short notice to respond to safeguarding concerns and crisis situations when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking Eligibility Assessments for children with disabilities.
• Supporting children subject to Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Children in Care (CIC) plans.
• Managing cases through Public Law Outline (PLO) processes.
• Completing work associated with both private and public care proceedings.
• Supporting young people through transitions to adulthood.
• Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interests Assessments, and work relating to Deprivation of Liberty proceedings.
• Working closely with families, education, health professionals, and partner agencies to deliver effective interventions and support plans.
• Maintaining high-quality assessments, reports, and case recordings in line with statutory requirements.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• ASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience as a statutory Children's Social Worker
• Experience working within a Children with Disabilities Team
• Knowledge and experience of CIN, CP, CIC, PLO, and care proceedings
• Understanding of transitions to adulthood, Mental Capacity, Best Interests, and Deprivation of Liberty processes
• Strong assessment, safeguarding, and risk management skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment
• Full driving licence and access to transport

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker with a strong background in Children with Disabilities services and are looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.