Experienced Social Worker – Disability Children’s Team

About the role

Our client, Swindon Council, is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Disability Children’s team. The role involves delivering high‑quality social work services to children and young people with disabilities and supporting their families.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of children and young people with disabilities, including Children in Need, Child Protection, Looked‑After Children and those involved in care proceedings.
• Undertake comprehensive Child and Family Assessments in line with statutory guidance.
• Conduct specialist disability assessments for short breaks, equipment, specialist services and support packages.
• Develop, implement, monitor and review Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked‑After Children and Care Plans.
• Carry out safeguarding enquiries, including Section 47 investigations where required.
• Prepare high‑quality reports for child protection conferences, reviews, legal planning meetings and court proceedings.
• Represent Children’s Services in court and provide professional evidence when necessary.
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, schools, health professionals, occupational therapists, psychologists and voluntary sector organisations.
• Promote direct work with children using communication methods appropriate to their age, disability and level of understanding.
• Advocate for children’s rights, ensuring their wishes and feelings inform assessment and planning.
• Maintain accurate, timely and analytical case recordings using the local authority’s electronic recording system.
• Participate in duty arrangements and respond promptly to safeguarding concerns.
• Support less experienced social workers, students and newly qualified colleagues where appropriate.

Required profile

• Qualified Social Worker with experience working with children and young people with disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of statutory frameworks, safeguarding procedures and multi‑agency working.
• Proven ability to conduct comprehensive assessments and develop effective care plans.
• Excellent written communication skills for report writing and court representation.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage a demanding caseload and respond to urgent safeguarding issues.

Required skills

• Electronic case recording system

What we offer

• Personal one‑to‑one service from a highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Referral bonus of up to £250 per person placed (terms apply).
• Double payrolls each week.