Children's Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Herefordshire Council
£36,363 - £40,777 + £5,000 market rate supplement
£10,000 Welcome Payment | Up to £10,000 Relocation Package
Permanent | 37 hours | Herefordshire

Caritas Recruitment is working with Herefordshire Council to recruit a Children's Social Worker to join their specialist Children with Disabilities Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who is passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families, helping them achieve positive outcomes, greater independence and the opportunity to thrive.

The Role

You will:

  • Work directly with children and young people with a range of additional needs and their families.
  • Complete holistic assessments and develop plans tailored to each child's individual needs.
  • Coordinate multi-agency support across social care, health and education.
  • Build positive, restorative relationships with children and their families.
  • Manage complex situations and make confident, child-centred decisions.
  • Ensure each child's voice and lived experience remain central to planning and intervention.
  • Work collaboratively within a specialist Children with Disabilities service.

About You

You will need:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification.
  • Current Social Work England registration.
  • Experience working with children, young people and families.
  • Strong assessment, planning and multi-agency working skills.
  • Confidence managing complex situations and making evidence-based decisions.
  • A collaborative, restorative and child-centred approach.

What's on Offer?

  • £36,363 - £40,777 basic salary
  • £5,000 annual market rate supplement, taking the package to £41,363 - £45,777
  • £10,000 welcome payment
  • £2,000 - £4,000 retention payment, depending on team
  • Relocation support of up to £10,000
  • 31 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Professional development and clear career progression
  • Flexible and agile working options

Interested?

If you're a qualified Children's Social Worker with experience supporting children and young people with additional needs, I'd love to hear from you.

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant | Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076

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

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