Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?
Join a supportive and committed Local Authority within their Children with Disabilities Team, where your skills and dedication will be truly valued.
As a frontline Social Worker, you will carry out high-quality assessments and interventions that ensure the safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes for children. This is a critical role at the point of referral, where your professional judgment and decision-making will shape the future for those in need. You will work as part of a collaborative and well-resourced team with strong multi-agency links. You will be offered reflective supervision, manageable caseloads, and a culture that promotes learning, support, and development.
You can expect a fantastic salary of:
£37,366 to £45,511 per annum DOE.
Benefits:
... - Competitive salary packages with potential market supplements.
- Clear career progression and structured development pathways.
- Manageable caseloads to support high-quality social work.
- Regular, reflective supervision from experienced managers.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Comprehensive ASYE programme for newly qualified social workers.
- Ongoing CPD and access to specialist training.
- Strong focus on staff wellbeing and mental health support.
- Collaborative multi-agency working across key services.
- Culture of recognition, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Generous annual leave entitlement (starting at 26 days + bank holidays).
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Responsibilities:
Complete holistic assessments of need under the Children Act 1989 for children with disabilities and their families.
Develop and implement Child in Need, Child Protection, or Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) in collaboration with families and professionals.
Coordinate multi-agency support to ensure children with disabilities have access to appropriate health, education, and social care services.
Support families through transitions, including early years, primary to secondary education, and into adult services.
Undertake risk assessments and safeguarding investigations where children with disabilities are at risk of harm.
Provide direct support and interventions to promote inclusion, independence, and the child's well-being.
Advise and assist with access to short breaks, respite care, specialist equipment, and personal budgets.
Prepare reports and attend child-focused meetings, such as reviews, planning meetings, and tribunals.
Work closely with Special Educational Needs (SEN) teams, health professionals, and community providers.
Advocate for the rights and wishes of the child, ensuring their voice is central to planning and decision-making.
Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification or equivalent
- Social Work England registered
- Enhanced DBS
If you are not on the lookout but know someone who is, we have a Refer a Friend Scheme. You could get up to £300 in shopping vouchers.
For more information or confidential discussion, please call Hannah 0330 024 8775 or email .
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
