About the Role
Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of North Northamptonshire Children's Services for an experienced Social Worker to join their dedicated Children with Disabilities Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with proven experience working within Children with Disabilities services, supporting some of the most vulnerable children, young people, and their families.
You will manage a varied caseload involving Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care, ensuring that children receive appropriate support, intervention, and safeguarding. Working collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners, you will undertake assessments, coordinate support packages, and contribute to achieving positive outcomes for children with complex needs.
Location: William Knibb Centre, Kettering, NN16 0SW
Rate: £38.00 per hour (Umbrella rate)
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week
Office Requirements: Hybrid Working - 3 days per week office-based, with the remainder working from home and attending visits as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities.
- Undertake Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care work.
- Complete assessments of need in line with statutory requirements and best practice.
- Assess, arrange, and review care packages and short break provisions.
- Develop and review care and support plans to meet individual needs.
- Work closely with families, education, health professionals, and other partner agencies.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings and contribute to effective care planning.
- Maintain accurate case records, assessments, and reports in a timely manner.
- Ensure the voice of the child remains central to all assessments and planning.
About You
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
- Minimum 3 years' Post-Qualified Experience (PQE)
- Previous Children with Disabilities (CWD) experience is essential
- Experience working with Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases
- Strong assessment, safeguarding, and care planning skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.
