Children With Disabilities Social Worker

We are hiring an experienced Qualified Social Worker for a locum position within the Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team in Kirklees.

Role Details

• Position: Locum CWD Social Worker

• Location: Huddersfield / Kirklees (Hybrid Working)

• Pay Rate:£35.00 per hour (Umbrella)

• Contract: Ongoing Locum (Full-Time, 37 hrs/week)

What Makes This Role Great?

• Hybrid Flexibility: Balanced mix of remote home-working, office days, and community visits.

• Supportive Management: Stable leadership team with regular reflective supervision.

• Impactful Work: Manage a specialized, manageable caseload focusing on positive outcomes for children with complex needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete outcome-focused assessments for children and young people with severe and complex disabilities.

• Manage Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC) plans.

• Coordinate specialist short breaks, direct payment packages, and multi-agency support.

• Collaborate closely with SEN teams, health professionals, occupational therapists, and schools.