3 Children With Disabilities Social Worker Jobs in Staffordshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Senior Practitioner Social Worker - Children with Disabilities
Location: Stafford
Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour
Contract: Locum | Full-Time

Sanctuary Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team in Stafford. This rewarding locum Social Work opportunity offers a competitive rate of £33.30 per hour and the chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people with disabilities and their families.

This role is ideal for an experienced Children's Social Worker with a strong background in Children with Disabilities, Safeguarding, Child Protection, and complex case management. As a Senior Practitioner, you will lead by example, support colleagues, and help deliver high-quality, child-centred social work practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a complex caseload of children and young people with disabilities, ensuring their needs are assessed and met effectively.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, care planning, reviews, and risk assessments in line with statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement outcome-focused care plans that promote the wellbeing, independence, and development of children with disabilities.
• Lead on complex safeguarding cases, including Child in Need, Child Protection, and looked after children where appropriate.
• Provide professional guidance, mentoring, and practice support to social workers within the team.
• Work closely with families, schools, health professionals, therapists, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated, multi-agency support.
• Prepare high-quality reports, assessments, and court documentation where required.
• Ensure all case recording is accurate, timely, and compliant with current legislation, statutory guidance, and local procedures.
• Promote best practice and contribute to the ongoing development of Children's Social Care services.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Social Care.
• Previous experience working within a Children with Disabilities Team or supporting children with complex additional needs.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, disability legislation, and statutory social work responsibilities.
• Excellent assessment, communication, leadership, and case management skills.
• Ability to build