Social Worker - Disabled Children’s Team (Locum)

We Do Social Work; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

We Do Social Work is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Disabled Children’s Team in a locum/temporary capacity. You will assess needs, plan services, and work with families to promote safety and development, ensuring appropriate supports are in place.

The role requires registration as a Social Worker and prior experience with disabled children and Complex CIN/CP/CLA caseloads. Collaboration with partners and strong safeguarding skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration.
• Experience working in a Disabled Children’s Team or with disabled children and their families is essential.
• Experience managing CIN, CP and/or CLA cases.
• Strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively with families and multi‑agency professionals.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and statutory assessments of children with disabilities.
• Identify children and family needs and recommend appropriate packages of support.
• Hold and manage CIN/CP/CLA cases.
• Work collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies.
• Develop and review care and support plans.
• Undertake safeguarding assessments and interventions where required.
• Maintain accurate case records and produce reports in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Assessment skills

Safeguarding

Case management

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication

Education

Registered Social Worker

Job description

We Do Social Work is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Disabled Children’s Team in a locum/temporary capacity. You will assess needs, plan services, and work with families to promote safety and development, ensuring appropriate supports are in place.

The role requires registration as a Social Worker and prior experience with disabled children and Complex CIN/CP/CLA caseloads. Collaboration with partners and strong safeguarding skills are essential for success.