SEND / CWD Social Worker - South London

Reference: GB280726A_1785245011

SEND / CWD Social Worker - Special Educational Needs and Family Help Service

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
We're recruiting for experienced Social Workers to join a supportive Special Educational Needs and Family Help Service, also known as the Children with Disabilities Team (CWD) / Disabled Children's Team.
This is a stable service with settled caseloads of around 20 children, combining Children with Disabilities / Disabled Children's Services, SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities), Looked After Children and Early Transitions work. The majority of looked after children are in long-term placements, with minimal court work and very few out-of-borough placements.

What's on offer?

  • Caseload of approximately 20 children
  • SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) & Children with Disabilities focus
  • Looked After Children (LAC) work
  • Transition planning to Adult Social Care
  • Minimal care proceedings
  • Supportive permanent management team
  • Hybrid working (typically 3 office / 2 home)
  • Tuesday service day in the office
  • Systems: Mosaic, Gemini & Magic Notes

We're looking for:

  • SWE Registered Social Workers
  • Experience within Children with Disabilities, Disabled Children's Teams, SEND, LAC, Transitions or Adult Social Care
  • Strong assessment, safeguarding and care planning skills
  • Relationship-based practitioner with experience supporting children and young people with complex needs
This is an excellent opportunity for Social Workers seeking manageable caseloads, supportive management and the chance to build long-term relationships with children, young people and families.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£37.52
Per hour
Up to GBP37.52 per hour

Greater London

Contract

Added 28/07/2026
Reference: GB280726A_1785245011

SEND / CWD Social Worker - South London

Greater London
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