Experienced Social Worker (Children's) in Huyton, Knowsley

Job Opportunity: Social Worker – Children with Disabilities

Location: Huyton, Merseyside
Pay Rate: £31.69 per hour (Umbrella)
Service: Children’s Services – Children with Disabilities Team

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join the Children with Disabilities Team in Huyton, Merseyside.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated social worker who is committed to promoting the welfare, safeguarding and well-being of children and young people with disabilities and supporting their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote the welfare, safeguarding and protection of children and young people with disabilities and their families.
• Undertake timely, comprehensive assessments in line with the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families and Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.
• Ensure children, young people and their families are actively involved in assessments, decision-making and care planning.
• Undertake direct work with children and young people, ensuring a child-centred approach that reflects their wishes, feelings and individual needs.
• Manage a complex and varied caseload, ensuring effective assessment, planning, intervention and review.
• Develop and implement person-centred care plans that promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and other professionals to ensure coordinated support.
• Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case records and reports in accordance with council policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate anti-oppressive practice and promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Support Newly Qualified Social Workers undertaking their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), where required.
• Participate in professional development and service improvement activities.
• Work in accordance with the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF), Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) and Social Work England standards.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Social Worker who:

• Holds a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Is registered with Social Work England.
• Has experience working with children and families, ideally within a Children with Disabilities Team.
• Has strong knowledge of safeguarding, child development, disability assessments and relevant legislation.
• Has experience undertaking assessments, care planning and managing complex caseloads.
• Can demonstrate effective multi-agency partnership working.
• Has excellent communication, recording and report-writing skills.
• Is committed to child-centred, strengths-based and anti-oppressive practice.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

Our Commitment to Children and Young People

You will play an important role in promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, including those who are looked after by the Council and care-experienced young people.

We are looking for someone who will champion their rights, listen to their voices, treat them with genuine care and ensure they feel valued, supported and protected.

Role Details

• Job Title: Social Worker – Children with Disabilities
• Location: Huyton, Merseyside
• Pay Rate: £31.69 per hour (Umbrella)
• Team: Children’s Services
• Caseload: Complex and varied

Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK 

Interested?

If you are a committed Social Worker with a passion for supporting children and young people with disabilities, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this opportunity. 

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon.