Social Worker – Disabilities Team x 2 Full and Part Time Hours

City of Wolverhampton Council; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 46.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

SWE fee payment

Blue Light card reimbursement

Flexible and hybrid working

Excellent learning and development

Zusammenfassung

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Disabilities Team. The role is hybrid, based across the city with a Grade 7 salary range. You will support young people transitioning to adulthood and adults with disabilities to live independently, using strengths-based approaches.

We value development, wellbeing and collaborative practice with partners, and offer a supportive pathway for ongoing professional growth within a forward-thinking council.

Qualifikationen

• Dedicated to working with people with disabilities and their carers/families.
• Sound knowledge of relevant social work legislation.
• Strong analytical, assessment and negotiation skills.
• Passion for strengths-based working and collaborative practice.
• Ability to work with colleagues, service providers, partners and commissioners.

Aufgaben

• Support young people preparing for adulthood and transitions.
• Assist adults with learning/disabilities and autism to live independently.
• Work with individuals at risk of involvement with criminal justice system to promote safety and independence.
• Apply Three Conversations approach to tailor and safeguard plans with clients.

Kenntnisse

Passionate about disability work

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal communication

IT skills

Social Work England registration

Ausbildung

Social work degree (BA/BSc) or equivalent

ASYE or equivalent post-qualifying pathway

Tools

MS Office / IT systems

Jobbeschreibung

Social Worker – Disabilities Team

Position 1 x 37hrs (£45,529 - £50,908)

1 x 18.5 hrs (£22,764.50 - £25,454.00)

Salary - Grade 7

Location – Hybrid working and various locations in the city

Contract Type – Full time, Permanent

In Wolverhampton we are relentless in our ambition for people with care and support needs to live gloriously, ordinary lives, living in the place they call home, with the people and things they love, doing what matters to them.

We truly believe good social care can transform lives.

Why join us?

We’re not just another local authority. We’re a forward thinking, responsive organisation with a clear vision: to empower our social workers to spend their time doing what matters most: connecting with people and families to support them to live their idea of a good life. We are proud of our:

• Visible, supportive leadership: Our senior managers are approachable, responsive, and genuinely listen.
• Strong social work development pathway: We offer a rich and responsive training programme tailored to the challenges of modern practice
• Use of innovative approaches that work for you and people we support: we’re embracing innovation and technology to free up your time for meaningful work and help people live more independently

About the Role – Disabilities Team

This is your chance to thrive in a team that will empower you to become the social worker you’ve always aspired to be. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, compassionate service that values your voice, nurtures your development, and champions your wellbeing, where no one day is the ever the same.

In this rewarding role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work with:

• Young people preparing for adulthood, helping them navigate life’s transitions with confidence and care.
• Adults with learning and/or physical disabilities and/ or autism, supporting them to live a gloriously ordinary life

Individuals at risk of being, or who have been, involved with the criminal justice system, working alongside them to understand their experiences, build trusting relationships, and co-produce plans that promote safety, independence, and long-term change.

We use Three Conversations, a strengths-based, person-centred approach, that helps us think about: 'What does a good life look like to you?' From there, we work together to ensure the support we offer is tailored, empowering, and safe, promoting choice, dignity, wellbeing, and independence.

About You

You will:

• Be dedicated to and passionate about working with people with disabilities and their carers / families
• Have a sound working knowledge of relevant legislation
• Have strong analytical, assessment and negotiation skills
• Be passionate about strengths-based working
• Be able to demonstrate you can work with colleagues and alongside service providers, partners and commissioners
• Have strong interpersonal, communication and IT skills
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Have a vision for your own development
• Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or an equivalent post qualifying pathway

What We Offer

• Excellent learning and development (including RiPfA)
• Clear career progression opportunities
• SWE fee payment + Blue Light card reimbursement
• Supportive, inclusive workplace with strong wellbeing focus
• Flexible and hybrid working

Interview Process

Interviews will take place week commencing 23rd November 2026 . The selection process will consist of a panel interview and a written exercise to be completed on the day.

For further information on these posts please contact: Sophie Mann Assistant Team Manager via email [e-mail] and Jade Stewart Assistant Team Manager via email [e-mail]

You will be notified about the outcome of your application form as soon as possible after the closing date.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies and much more please click here.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We’ve received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies ouractiveengagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect - Learn more about the staff equality forums here

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We arecommittedto the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against anyindividualon the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure - Learn more here

Employment Information & Support

If you are considering applying for an apprenticeship or a role where the salary is (Grade 2-5), and would like to visit us to learn about the application, interview process and what it is like to work for the council, please click on this link to find out more - Learn more here

Attached documents

Disabililites SW JD&PS.docx