Social Worker - Children With Disabilities

London Social Work for Children; Wembley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Social Worker - Children With Disabilities

Posted 20th Jan, 2026

Location

Brent

Working pattern

Full-time – 36 hours per week

Working arrangements

Blended

22nd Feb, 2026

Incentives

This role is subject to a £5,000 Golden Hello welcome payment and an annual £4,500 retention payment to reward your continued commitment.

About the role

Championing the Rights of Children with Disabilities

Brent is a vibrant, diverse London borough, proud of its rich history and strong community. At Brent Council, we are rated “Good” by Ofsted in all areas and are committed to putting children and families at the heart of everything we do.

We believe that every child deserves the chance to thrive—no matter their circumstances. OurChildren with Disabilities (CWD) teamprovides specialist support to children and young people aged 0–18 with severe and profound disabilities, as well as their families.

We are looking for passionate, committed Social Workers to join us in making a real difference where it matters most.

Why CWD Matters

Children with disabilities and their families often face unique challenges that require specialist support. The CWD team is there to ensure these children are not only kept safe but also have every opportunity to fulfil their potential and live meaningful lives. By carrying out thorough assessments, coordinating services, and advocating for children’s rights, you will play a vital role in reducing barriers, empowering families, and making sure the voices of children with disabilities are always heard.

The Role

This is a role with real purpose. As a Social Worker in the CWD team, you will:

• Carry outcomprehensive assessmentsof children with disabilities and their families.
• Develop and implementtailored care plansthat meet children’s needs and promote positive outcomes.
• Arrange and coordinate services such ashome care, equipment, direct payments, and short breaks.
• Advocate for the child and their family, ensuring they can access the resources and support they are entitled to.
• Safeguard children by identifying and addressing risks, undertaking Section 17/47 assessments where necessary.
• Supporttransition planningas young people move from children’s to adult services at age 18.
• Work closely with multi-agency partners, from health professionals to schools and voluntary sector organisations, to provide joined-up care.

About you

We want Social Workers who are passionate, committed, and ready to champion the rights of children with disabilities. You'll be joining a team dedicated to empowering families and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. The ideal candidate will:

• Be SWE registered, with post-qualifying experience in children's social care (experience with CWD highly desirable)
• Be knowledgeable about child care law and the Children Act, able to apply it confidently in practice
• Be skilled at assessing complex needs and writing clear, evidence-based plans and reports
• Be compassionate, resilient, and committed to empowering children with disabilities and their families
• Be a strong collaborator who thrives in multi-agency environments and brings creativity to problem-solving
• Be passionate about safeguarding children and committed to making a real difference

At Brent, we're proud to reflect the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer—we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment clearances in line with our safeguarding commitments.

About Brent

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Learn more about Brent and our communities by watching this video:

Brent Children, Young People and Community Development Services boasts a bright and buzzy atmosphere where colleagues are friendly, supportive and get stuck in. Working in a well-connected borough, in state-of-the-art buildings, you’ll be surrounded by restaurants, coffee shops and facilities if you to choose to work in Brent.

Benefits and Rewards

We have a great rewards packages for social workers up to senior team managers. We provide a welcome and retention payment when you join, which includes:

Key worker rental housing in Wembley for permanent social workers (subject to availability)

Golden hello and relocation packages (for hard to recruit to roles)

Annual retention payment for all social work qualified staff.

You will also receive:

A commitment to manageable caseloads across all teams.

The Social Work progression framework, enabling you to move to senior social worker and beyond when you’re ready. We are committed to retaining the best staff and providing you with the support and opportunities to achieve that.

Group and 1-2-1 supervision.

A culture of highly effective flexible working, supported with some of the best IT in local government.

A very generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

A host of other rewards and benefits such as reduced cost gym membership, Wembley Boxpark privilege card plus many more.

If you’d like to know more about Brent and working in children and young people’s services, please visit our website . If you are interested in having an informal discussion about working in children's social care in Brent please contact:

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