Disabled Children’s Team Social Worker

The Role

North Yorkshire Council’s Children’s Services have a national reputation for excellence, and we are now pleased to be offering the opportunity to join our highly acclaimed service and help us continue to offer excellent provision. We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Disabled Children’s Service. We also welcome those who are looking to relocate.

You will be working in a team that is constantly trying to improve outcomes for safeguarding disabled children and supporting their families. You will be based in a specialist team of social workers providing support and advice to children and young people with significant learning and physical disabilities aged 0‑18 and their families. The team is committed to work with children and their families/carers, using a range of solution‑focused, strength‑based relationship practice models.

The DC&YPS provide services which follow from specific legislation, including the Children Act 1989, the Children Act 2004, CSDPA 1970, the Care Act 2014 and the Short Breaks Guidance. We are committed to providing good quality services to support severely disabled children, young people and their families.

There will be a requirement to manage Looked after children case work, safeguarding and court work, dependant on knowledge and skills.

• Must hold a relevant Social Work qualification (DIPSW, CQSW, Masters, or Degree in Social Work).
• Able to demonstrate skills and knowledge aligned with the job specification.
• Passionate about working with disabled young people and committed to creating brighter futures for them.
• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Confident spoken communication skills required.
• Proficient use of the English language is essential for this role.

• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro‑rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service – plus public holidays.

• Pension Scheme:
  Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Fitness Discounts:
  Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.
• Lifestyle Savings:
  Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high‑street and online retailers.
• And more:
  Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.

As a council we are very much committed to encouraging flexible working for our employees, including using modern technologies to support agile ways of working, alongside office‑based working.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Carla McAleese (Group Manager, Disabled Children and Young People’s Service) by email at Carl

Social Worker

£38,220 – £42,839

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Council