Jobs in Parkstone

Children’s Social Worker – Level 2 / 3 Children With Disabilities Team | South Coast Salary:

Level 2 – Band 10: Starting salary of £45,529
Level 3 – Band 11: Starting salary of £49,817
Pro rata for part-time colleagues.Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking to make a meaningful difference for children and young people with disabilities and their families?

We’re recruiting Children’s Social Workers at Level 2 and Level 3 to join a specialist Children With Disabilities Team within a supportive local authority on the South Coast.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people with a range of disabilities and additional needs, helping to ensure they are safe, supported and able to achieve the best possible outcomes. You’ll build positive relationships with families, carers and partner agencies, delivering high-quality, strengths-based statutory Social Work.

The role You’ll manage a varied caseload, supporting children and young people with disabilities across Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care pathways.

Key responsibilities include:

Completing thorough assessments of children’s needs, risks and strengths
Managing complex safeguarding concerns and statutory casework
Developing and reviewing child-centred plans that promote safety, wellbeing and independence
Working closely with parents, carers, schools, health professionals and other partner agencies
Supporting children and families through periods of significant change or challenge
Providing clear analysis, professional recommendations and effective case direction
Supporting and mentoring less experienced colleagues and students at Level 3
Contributing to a collaborative, reflective and inclusive team cultureAbout you To be successful, you’ll bring:

Significant frontline safeguarding Social Work experience
Experience of managing complex children’s statutory casework
Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills
The confidence to work constructively with families and offer professional challenge where needed
Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
A genuine commitment to promoting the rights, voice and outcomes of children with disabilities
Experience supporting colleagues or students, or willingness to undertake Practice Education training
Social Work England registration
The ability to travel across the local areaWhat’s on offer
Starting salary of £45,529 at Level 2 or £49,817 at Level 3
Permanent opportunities, with flexible working options available
Full induction and Practice Fundamentals support
Manageable caseloads and regular supervision
Clear progression routes and excellent learning and development opportunities
28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after two years’ continuous service
Modern, refurbished office environments
Employee Assistance Programme
Staff network groups and an inclusive workplace culture
Relocation support, subject to approvalIf you are passionate about delivering excellent Social Work for children and young people with disabilities, this is an opportunity to build your career in a values-led service close to the South Coast