Specialist Social Worker (Children)

North Lincolnshire Council; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

North Lincolnshire Council seeks a motivated Social Worker to join our Children\'s Disability Social Work Team. You will undertake assessments, form care plans and interventions to support positive outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities include managing a caseload of children in need and those subject to child protection plans, coordinating with partners, and contributing to safeguarding across North Lincolnshire with flexible travel as required. DBS enhanced check will be required.

Qualifications

• Qualified and registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working with children, young people and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding practice and child development.
• Ability to build effective relationships with children, families and partners.
• Strong assessment and report-writing skills.
• Able to manage workload independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments and prepare reports for children in need and those on child protection plans.
• Participate in multi-agency meetings and safeguard work with partner agencies.
• Support families through relationship-based practice and travel across North Lincolnshire when required.
• Manage caseloads of children in care, ensuring positive outcomes.

Skills

Social Work England

Children & families

Safeguarding knowledge

Assessment skills

Report writing

Relationship building

Education

Social work qualification

Registered social worker

Job description

North Lincolnshire Council is seeking a motivated and committed Social Worker to join our Children\'s Disability Social Work Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments, care planning and interventions that support positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of children in need, children subject to child protection plans and children in care, working alongside partner agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of disabled children.

The role includes undertaking assessments, preparing reports, participating in multi-agency meetings and supporting families through effective relationship-based practice.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Social Worker who:

• Is qualified and registered with Social Work England.
• Has experience of working with children, young people and their families.
• Has knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding practice and child development.
• Can build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies.
• Has strong assessment, communication and report-writing skills.
• Can manage their workload effectively and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to their own transport, as travel across North Lincolnshire is required.
• Has the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Flexible working arrangements available in line with service needs.
• The role involves regular travel throughout North Lincolnshire and work within family homes and community settings.

Interviews to be held 09/11/26

For Further Information or For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Sean Mullen, Practice Supervisor, 01724 407988

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.