Social Worker - Children With Disability

Social Worker – Children with Disability

Employer: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

Location: Millennium Centre, Leasowe, CH461PQ
, United Kingdom.

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time.

Band: Band 6.

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 per annum.

As a Children with Disabilities Social Worker you will support children and young people with physical, learning, sensory or developmental disabilities and their families.

• Assessment and Care Planning – Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop and review individual care plans with families and professionals.
• Safeguarding – Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, participate in child protection conferences, strategy meetings and court proceedings as required.
• Advocacy and Support – Advocate for the rights and needs of children with disabilities and support families to access education, health and financial services.
• Multi‑Agency Collaboration – Work closely with schools, health professionals, voluntary organisations and other agencies to coordinate services.
• Monitoring and Review – Regularly monitor child progress, update care plans and ensure services remain appropriate.
• Record Keeping – Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records; prepare reports for internal and external bodies.
• Promoting Inclusion – Encourage participation in community and educational activities; support transitions to adult services.
• Professional Development – Stay up to date with legislation and best practice; attend supervision, training and reflective practice.

• Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Must undertake the Practice Educator award.

• Relevant post‑qualifying or vocational training courses.

• Demonstrated practice supporting the core principles of the College of Social Work and the Families and Well‑Being Directorate.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Children Act, Children and Families Act, Children and Social Work Act, Safeguarding).
• Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
• Effective verbal and written communication with families and professionals.
• Organisational skills.
• Aware of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers.
• Commitment to anti‑discriminatory practice.
• Ability to work with individuals, families and carer groups regardless of background.
• Willingness to move across teams as service needs require.
• Capability to deliver excellent customer service and partnership with individuals, families and partner agencies.
• Sound assessment and interviewing skills.
• IT proficiency, e.g. Microsoft Office.

• Proven experience working with carers.
• Experience working with vulnerable individuals and families.
• Experience arranging support plans and/or care packages.
• Experience working with partner agencies in a professional capacity.

• Experience with carers and families.
• Experience arranging care packages.
• Experience in a Local Authority setting.
• Experience working in a multi‑agency team.
• Experience working with diverse families and needs.

Equal Opportunities: We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people with experience of accessing our services.

Disclosures and Barring Service Check is required. Appropriate DBS checks will be carried out. Qualified nurses and applicants who need sponsorship for skilled worker status will be considered.