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Qualified Social Worker, Children with Disabilities Team, Bury CouncilPay rate to £40 per hour Contract role Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Children with Disabilities Team in Bury Council.Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

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Take the Lead in Specialist Practice: Advanced Practitioner - Children with Disabilities

Role: Advanced Practitioner

Team: Children with Disabilities (CWD)

Location: Bury Council (Greater Manchester)

Pay Rate: 40.00 per hour

Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing

Are you an expert CWD practitioner ready to step away from standard casework and into a pivotal leadership role? Or are you an established Advanced Practitioner looking for a highly supportive authority that offers top-tier compensation?

Bury Council is seeking a powerhouse Advanced Practitioner to join their specialized Children with Disabilities Team. Commanding a premium regional rate of 40.00 per hour, this role is designed for a high-caliber professional who can model outstanding clinical practice, mentor less experienced staff, and act as a cornerstone of quality assurance within the service.

As an Advanced Practitioner, you will perfectly balance expert clinical practice with formal team development and leadership:

• Practice Champion: Model exemplary, strength-based statutory practice, taking on a highly focused, complex caseload that utilizes your advanced clinical judgment.

• Mentorship & Development: Support the Team Manager by providing high-quality guidance, running reflective group supervision, and mentoring newly qualified social workers (ASYEs) and students.

• Specialized CWD Assessments: Drive the execution of robust, holistic assessments that factor in complex medical, physical, and learning disabilities, ensuring packages of care are precisely tailored.

• Quality Assurance: Lead on case file audits, champion service compliance, and ensure the unique voice and communication methods of every child are embedded in their care plans.

Because this is a senior leadership position within a specialist service, the hiring managers require a proven track record of statutory success:

• The Essentials: A recognized Social Work degree and an active registration with Social Work England.

• Statutory Pedigree: A minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying social work experience explicitly held within a UK Local Authority Children's Social Care setting.

• Specialist Knowledge: Recent, direct experience working within a dedicated Children with Disabilities (CWD) team. You must thoroughly understand the unique legal frameworks, funding panels, and safeguarding dynamics specific to disabled children.

• Leadership Drive: The confidence to lead, challenge practice constructively, and step up to support the team's overarching development.

• Premium Earning Power: A top-market rate of 40.00 per hour, reflecting your senior status and specialist skillset.

• True Professional Influence: Shape the culture of the team and directly influence how disability care is delivered across the borough.

• Flexible Working: Benefit from modern hybrid working arrangements, allowing you to effectively manage paperwork from home alongside essential community visits and office collaboration.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting for an Advanced Practitioner to join Halton Borough Council's Short Breaks Team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist team supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families. As an Advanced Practitioner, you'll provide expert practice leadership, support less experienced colleagues, and help deliver high-quality, child-centred services that make a real difference.

The role will involve:

• Managing a complex caseload of children and families.
• Providing mentoring, guidance and practice support to Social Workers.
• Leading on assessments, care planning and safeguarding where required.
• Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes.
• Promoting strengths-based practice and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualifying experience within Children's Services.
• Experience working with children with disabilities and Short Breaks services is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding, and statutory guidance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• 3 years permanent experience.

Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Our client Herefordshire council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team.

Our Children with Disabilities service is made up of one team. The team comprises of a Team Manager, two Managing Practitioners, one Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, and a team of Family Support Workers.

We are proud of our restorative approach to social work - a way of working that is firmly embedded in our team culture and management style. Collaboration and reflection are at the heart of how we practice: senior managers are always available for guidance and support, especially when navigating complex cases.

In this vital role, you will work directly with children and young people who have a range of additional needs, along with their families, to ensure they receive the right support at the right time. You will complete holistic assessments, plan and coordinate services, and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes and independence. Your work will focus on enabling children to thrive and reach their full potential, with their voice and experience at the centre of everything you do.

We are passionate about providing an inclusive, empowering, and person-centred service. We work closely with families to build trusting relationships, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and part of the process. Our commitment is to help children with disabilities live fulfilling lives, while ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and opportunities to participate in their communities.

• 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 that 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
• Able to work effectively within a supportive and specialist team environment, contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement
• Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Tameside metropolitan borough council is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join their Children with Disabilities team.

This role sits within a dynamic Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team, supporting children and young people with complex needs to maximise their independence, safety and participation within their home environments and wider community. The postholder will deliver high quality occupational therapy assessments and interventions, with a strong focus on functional independence, safety, and improving outcomes for children and their families.

A key aspect of the role is undertaking specialist housing and environmental assessments, identifying the need for adaptations to enable children to access essential facilities within their homes. This includes working with families to understand their individual circumstances and ensuring that recommendations are person-centred, proportionate and aligned with best practice.

The Occupational Therapist will work in close partnership with the Home Improvement Agency (HIA) to facilitate Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG), supporting families through what can often be a complex process. This includes providing professional recommendations to inform DFG applications, collaborating with HIA caseworkers and surveyors to design appropriate adaptations, and ensuring that proposed works meet the assessed needs of the child. The postholder will remain involved throughout the adaptation journey, from initial assessment through to completion, ensuring that outcomes are safe, effective and sustainable.

The role requires strong multi-agency working, with regular collaboration with social workers, health professionals, education settings and housing partners to ensure a coordinated and holistic approach to care planning. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to manage a varied caseload, and confidence in making clinical decisions in complex situations.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful and impactful work that directly improves the lives of children with disabilities and their families, while gaining valuable experience in specialist areas such as housing adaptations, accessibility, and partnership working across services.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

42ph Children with Disabilities Team South Coast Flexible Working Long-Term Contract Manageable Caseloads

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next Children with Disabilities (CWD) contract with excellent pay, flexible working arrangements, and a manageable caseload?

We are currently working with a well-established South Coast local authority seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service that prioritises relationship-based practice, high-quality assessments, and positive outcomes for children and young people with disabilities and their families.

Working within the CWD Team, you will support children and young people with complex needs, ensuring they receive appropriate services, safeguarding support, and tailored care plans to maximise their wellbeing and development. The service benefits from experienced management, strong team stability, and a collaborative working environment.

Package & Benefits

• 42 per hour
• Long-term contract providing stability and security
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Manageable caseloads allowing for high-quality practice
• Supportive and accessible management team
• Stable service with strong team retention
• Regular supervision and ongoing professional support
• Opportunity to work within a well-established Children with Disabilities service
• About the Service You will be joining a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with a range of complex needs and disabilities. The service places a strong emphasis on child-centred practice, partnership working with families, and ensuring children have access to the support and resources they need to thrive.
  
  Key Responsibilities
• Manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities and complex needs
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory assessments
• Complete Care Act and Short Break assessments where appropriate
• Develop, implement, and review child-centred care and support plans
• Work closely with families, schools, health professionals, and partner agencies
• Assess and manage safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance
• Support children in need, child protection, and looked after children processes where required
• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and court documentation when necessary
• Ensure the voices of children and young people remain central to all planning and decision-making
• About You
• Qualified Social Worker
• Registered with Social Work England
• Recent experience within a Children with Disabilities, Safeguarding, Child in Need, or Assessment Team
• Strong knowledge of legislation relating to children with disabilities and safeguarding
• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs
• Excellent assessment, care planning, and relationship-based practice skills
• Ability to build effective partnerships with families and multi-agency professionals

Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for supporting children with disabilities and their families?

Were recruiting for an exciting locum opportunity within a well-established Children with Disabilities Team in the London Borough of Newham.

This is a fantastic chance to join a friendly, supportive and experienced team that values collaborative working and provides excellent management support, helping you to focus on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.

Whats on offer?
Competitive pay rate of 37.52 per hour
Supportive and approachable management team
Hybrid working for a healthy work-life balance
Opportunity to work within a dedicated Children with Disabilities service
Ongoing professional support throughout your assignment
Excellent public transport links, with easy access via the Elizabeth Line, DLR, Jubilee Line and London Overground

The Role:
Youll be working with children and young people with disabilities, undertaking statutory assessments, managing a varied caseload, completing Child in Need and Child Protection work where required, and working closely with families and multi-agency partners to deliver positive outcomes.

Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Previous experience within a Children with Disabilities or Children's Services team
Strong assessment and safeguarding experience
Ability to manage a busy caseload effectively

If youre looking for your next locum opportunity within a welcoming and well-supported local authority, wed love to hear from you

Don't forget Eden Brown Synergy offers a 250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. 250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Our client Herefordshire council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team.

Our Children with Disabilities service is made up of one team. The team comprises of a Team Manager, two Managing Practitioners, one Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, and a team of Family Support Workers.

We are proud of our restorative approach to social work - a way of working that is firmly embedded in our team culture and management style. Collaboration and reflection are at the heart of how we practice: senior managers are always available for guidance and support, especially when navigating complex cases.

In this vital role, you will work directly with children and young people who have a range of additional needs, along with their families, to ensure they receive the right support at the right time. You will complete holistic assessments, plan and coordinate services, and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes and independence. Your work will focus on enabling children to thrive and reach their full potential, with their voice and experience at the centre of everything you do.

We are passionate about providing an inclusive, empowering, and person-centred service. We work closely with families to build trusting relationships, ensuring they feel supported, valued, and part of the process. Our commitment is to help children with disabilities live fulfilling lives, while ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and opportunities to participate in their communities.

• 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 that 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
• Able to work effectively within a supportive and specialist team environment, contributing to a culture of learning and continuous improvement
• Registered with Social Work England and hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

PART TIME AND REDUCED HOURS AVAILABLE

We are currently recruiting for Bradford Social services for an experienced Qualified Social Worker for their Children with Disabilities Team

This position will be for a period of 6 months but is likely to be extended. The Children with Disabilities Team is a specialist social work team working with disabled children, young people and their families.

The team are a well-established, experienced team with their work covering the full range of statutory duties in the delivery of the service.

Within the team, they work with families on a Child in Need basis, those where there are safeguarding concerns and children in our care, and Early Intervention Social Workers who are the initial point of contact for families with the Team.

Bradford are happy to look at 30 hours over 4 days or 2.5 days a week.

There is parking nearby and the role is hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 from home. All visits are face to face.

Regular supervision and reasonable caseload to the right social worker

If you are an experienced social worker with Children with disabilities experience OR, you are experienced with Child Protection and would like to be considered for this role please contact Andy Scully

Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant available 24/7
• Expertise in the North East and surrounding areas for quick interviews
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Referral fee

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for supporting children with disabilities and their families? Were recruiting for an exciting locum opportunity within a well-established Children with Disabilities Team in the London Borough of Newham. This is a fantastic chance to join a friendly, supportive and experienced team that values collaborative working and provides excellent management support, helping you to focus on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. Whats on offer? Competitive pay rate of £37.52 per hour Supportive and approachable management team Hybrid working for a healthy work-life balance Opportunity to work within a dedicated Children with Disabilities service Ongoing professional support throughout your assignment Excellent public transport links, with easy access via the Elizabeth Line, DLR, Jubilee Line and London Overground The Role: Youll be working with children and young people with disabilities, undertaking statutory assessments, managing a varied caseload, completing Child in Need and Child Protection work where required, and working closely with families and multi-agency partners to deliver positive outcomes. Requirements Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration Previous experience within a Children with Disabilities or Children's Services team Strong assessment and safeguarding experience Ability to manage a busy caseload effectively If youre looking for your next locum opportunity within a welcoming and well-supported local authority, wed love to hear from you

Don't forget Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on or email Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number . Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.