Qualified Social Worker | Children With Disabilities Team | Suffolk | Up to £39ph

Community Care Live; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based social work agency is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Children With Disabilities Team. The ideal candidate will manage a caseload of children, ensuring high-quality support and safeguarding. Responsibilities include undertaking assessments, developing care plans, and collaborating with families and other agencies. This position requires experience in social work and offers the flexibility to work from home a few days a week. Competitive hourly rate between £35-£39 is offered.

Benefits

Dedicated specialist consultant

Access to a variety of social work jobs

Prompt and reliable payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

£500 referral fee

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children with disabilities and supporting their families.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively.
• Understanding of safeguarding standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children with disabilities, ensuring high-quality support.
• Undertake statutory assessments and direct work with children.
• Develop and review care plans in partnership with families.

Skills

Experience working with children with disabilities

Strong communication skills

Experience in safeguarding practices

Job description

Social Worker – Children With Disabilities Team - Suffolk - Between £35 - £39 ph

• Location: Bury St Edmunds – West Suffolk House
• Rate: £35–£39 per hour (Umbrella)
• Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days in the office/visits (most of the team attend the office most days; flexibility available for 2 days WFH per week)

About the Role:

We are looking to recruit a dedicated Social Worker to join our Children With Disabilities (CWD) Team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working with children with disabilities and supporting their families. You will play a key role in providing high-quality social work intervention to ensure children receive the support, protection, and services they need.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of children with disabilities, ensuring high-quality support and safeguarding.
• Undertake statutory assessments, direct work with children, and visits to families.
• Develop and review care plans, ensuring they reflect the needs and wishes of the child.
• Work in partnership with families, schools, health services, and other agencies.
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, reviews, and case conferences.
• Support children and families through transitions, crisis situations, and long-term planning.
• Ensure all work complies with legislation, safeguarding standards, and organizational policies.

Benefits:

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fee

For more information, please contact Dylan at Tripod Partners on 07919 026892 or send your CV to [e-mail].