Social Worker – Disabilities Team x

Position 1 x 37hrs (£45,529 - £50,908)

1 x 18.5 hrs (£22,764.50 - £25,454.00)

Salary
- Grade 7

Location – Hybrid working and various locations in the city

Contract Type – Full time, Permanent

In Wolverhampton we are relentless in our ambition for people with care and support needs to live gloriously, ordinary lives, living in the place they call home, with the people and things they love, doing what matters to them.

We truly believe good social care can transform lives.

We’re not just another local authority. We’re a forward thinking, responsive organisation with a clear vision: to empower our social workers to spend their time doing what matters most: connecting with people and families to support them to live their idea of a good life. We are proud of our:

• Visible, supportive leadership:
  Our senior managers are approachable, responsive, and genuinely listen.
• Strong social work development pathway:
  We offer a rich and responsive training programme tailored to the challenges of modern practice
• Use of innovative approaches that work for you and people we support: we’re embracing innovation and technology to free up your time for meaningful work and help people live more independently

This is your chance to thrive in a team that will empower you to become the social worker you’ve always aspired to be. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking, compassionate service that values your voice, nurtures your development, and champions your wellbeing, where no one day is the ever the same.

In this rewarding role, you’ll have the unique opportunity to work with:

• Young people preparing for adulthood, helping them navigate life’s transitions with confidence and care.
• Adults with learning and/or physical disabilities and/ or autism, supporting them to live a gloriously ordinary life

Individuals at risk of being, or who have been, involved with the criminal justice system, working alongside them to understand their experiences, build trusting relationships, and co-produce plans that promote safety, independence, and long-term change.

We use Three Conversations, a strengths-based, person-centred approach, that helps us think about: 'What does a good life look like to you?' From there, we work together to ensure the support we offer is tailored, empowering, and safe, promoting choice, dignity, wellbeing, and independence.

• Be dedicated to and passionate about working with people with disabilities and their carers / families
• Have a sound working knowledge of relevant legislation
• Have strong analytical, assessment and negotiation skills
• Be passionate about strengths-based working
• Be able to demonstrate you can work with colleagues and alongside service providers, partners and commissioners
• Have strong interpersonal, communication and IT skills
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Have a vision for your own development
• Have completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) or an equivalent post qualifying pathway

• Excellent learning and development (including RiPfA)
• Clear career progression opportunities
• SWE fee payment + Blue Light card reimbursement
• Supportive, inclusive workplace with strong wellbeing focus
• Flexible and hybrid working

Interviews will take place week commencing 23rd November 2026 . The selection process will consist of a panel interview and a written exercise to be completed on the day.

For further information on these posts please contact:
Sophie Mann Assistant Team Manager via email soph and Jade Stewart Assistant Team Manager via email jade.

You will be notified about the outcome of your application form as soon as possible after the closing date.

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