Children with Disabilities

Job Description

(Permanent) Social Worker – Children with Disabilities (CWD)
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
📍 Poplar Bank, Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside, L36 9GD

💼 Hybrid Working: 3 days office-based / 2 days home-based
💰 Salary: £42,839 – £44,075 per annum

About the Role
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team
. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with disabilities and their families.

The CWD Team is responsible for undertaking statutory assessments where there are safeguarding concerns or where a child is considered to be at risk of significant harm
, with a specific focus on children with disabilities.

• Manage a caseload of children with disabilities who have safeguarding needs
• Undertake Single Assessments within 35 days of referral
• Progress referrals received from the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children
• Produce high-quality assessments, reports, and care plans in line with statutory guidance
• Maintain accurate and timely case records

About the Team
Referrals are received via the MASH team and allocated to a qualified social worker
, who leads the assessment process. You will be supported by experienced managers and work within a service that values reflective practice, professional development, and strong multi-agency working.

• Qualified Social Worker status (Social Work England registered)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Completion of a Criminal Convictions Declaration
• Agreement to and compliance with a Confidentiality Agreement

• Competitive salary and local government benefits
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement
• Supportive management and team culture
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to make a real impact in a specialist area of social work

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