Social Worker

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leasowe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Children with Disabilities Social Worker to support children and young people with various disabilities and their families. Responsibilities include assessing needs, safeguarding, advocating for rights, and collaborating with multiple agencies to ensure comprehensive care. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Social Work, experience with children with disabilities, and strong advocacy skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive training program

Supportive working environment

Inclusive recruitment practices

Qualifications

• Must have a qualification in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children and young people with disabilities is essential.
• Strong communication and advocacy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop care plans in collaboration with families.
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Advocate for children's rights and support families in accessing services.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams to coordinate care.
• Monitor children's progress and update their care plans.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as necessary.
• Encourage community participation and support transitions.

Skills

Assessment and Care Planning

Safeguarding and Protection

Advocacy and Support

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Monitoring and Review

Record Keeping and Reporting

Promoting Inclusion

Professional Development

Education

Qualification in Social Work

Job description

As a Children with Disabilities Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with physical, learning, sensory, or developmental disabilities, along with their families. Your work focuses on promoting the wellbeing, safety, and rights of children, ensuring they have access to appropriate care, education, and social opportunities.

Shortlisting for this vacancy will commence on 6th February and the proposed interview date is 20th February.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and Care Planning: Conduct comprehensive assessments of children’s needs, strengths, and risks; develop and review individual care and support plans in collaboration with families and professionals.
• Safeguarding and Protection: Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns; participate in child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and court proceedings when necessary.
• Advocacy and Support: Advocate for the rights and needs of children with disabilities; support families in accessing services such as education, health care, respite care, and financial assistance.
• Multi‑Agency Collaboration: Work closely with schools, health professionals, voluntary organisations, and other agencies; coordinate services to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to care.
• Monitoring and Review: Regularly monitor the child’s progress and wellbeing; update care plans and ensure services remain appropriate and effective.
• Record Keeping and Reporting: Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records; prepare reports for internal use and external bodies, including courts and review panels.
• Promoting Inclusion: Encourage participation in community and educational activities; support transitions, such as moving from child to adult services.
• Professional Development: Stay informed about legislation, policy, and best practices; participate in supervision, training, and reflective practice.

About the Trust

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all‑age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person‑centred approach to everything we do. CWP is rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences and welcomes applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.