Children’s Social Worker – Children with Disabilities

Job Title: Children’s Social Worker – Children with Disabilities

Salary: HC8 £ 36,363 - £40,777 per annum (plus £5,000 market rate supplement per year)

Welcome Payment: £10,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Herefordshire

Relocation Package: up to £10,000 available

Closing Date: 07/07/2026

Our Children with Disabilities service is a dedicated team that includes a Team Manager, two Managing Practitioners, a Senior Practitioner, Social Workers and Family Support Workers.

We embrace a restorative approach to social work, emphasising collaboration and reflection. Senior managers provide guidance and support in complex cases.

As a Skilled Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team, you will work directly with children and young people who have a range of additional needs and their families. Your responsibilities include:

• Conducting holistic assessments and creating tailored support plans
• Coordinating services and liaising with partner agencies to deliver integrated support
• Working collaboratively with families to promote positive outcomes and independence
• Ensuring child‑centred decisions are made, with the child’s voice and experience at the core
• Building trusting relationships and fostering a supportive environment for families and children
• Maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of legislation, best practice and protective frameworks

• Passionate about supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Skilled in assessment, planning and coordinating multi‑agency support, ensuring each child’s individual needs are fully understood and met
• Committed to working collaboratively, inclusively, and creatively with children, families and professionals from health, education and social care
• Resilient, reflective and confident in managing complex situations and making child‑centred decisions
• Capable of working effectively within a specialist team environment, contributing to continuous learning and improvement
• Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW)

• Salary range: £36,363 – £40,777 per annum
• Market rate supplement: £5,000 per annum
• Welcome payment: £10,000
• Retention payments of £2,000–£4,000 depending on team
• Relocation support of up to £10,000
• Protected time and budget for professional development
• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Career progression across a clear pathway
• Annual leave: 31 days pro‑rata plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase an additional 10 days per year during the request period
• Flexible working options including potential for job‑sharing, part‑time hours and agile working
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support and counselling)
• Return of professional membership fees based on role requirements

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced checks. We will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and interview stage where required.