Social Worker - Disabilities Team (Flexible, Long-Term)

Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Regular supervision

Supportive management team

Long-term contract

Job summary

Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the South Coast Children with Disabilities Team on a long-term contract. The role focuses on child-centred practice, safeguarding, and delivering high-quality assessments and care plans for children with complex needs.

The position offers flexible hybrid working, a manageable caseload, and strong team supervision to support professional development and positive outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration in Social Work England.
• Experience in Children with Disabilities, safeguarding, and assessment teams.
• Strong knowledge of legislation relating to children with disabilities and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Manage caseload of children and young people with disabilities and complex needs.
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory assessments.
• Complete Care Act and Short Break assessments where appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and review child-centred care and support plans.
• Work with families, schools, health professionals and partner agencies.
• Assess and manage safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance.
• Support children in need, child protection, and looked after children processes.
• Prepare high-quality reports and court documentation when necessary.
• Ensure children's voices remain central to planning and decisions.

Skills

Relationship-based practice

Assessment

Care planning

Safeguarding

Partnership working

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Leaders In Care Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the South Coast Children with Disabilities Team on a long-term contract. The role focuses on child-centred practice, safeguarding, and delivering high-quality assessments and care plans for children with complex needs.

The position offers flexible hybrid working, a manageable caseload, and strong team supervision to support professional development and positive outcomes for children and families.