About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team within Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council, supporting some of the most vulnerable children, young people, and families within the community.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about promoting positive outcomes for children with disabilities. You will manage a complex caseload, undertake statutory social work responsibilities, and work collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding children, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions, and championing a strengths-based approach to social work practice.
Location: Council House, Manor Square, Solihull B91 3QB
Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella rate)
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week
Office Requirements: hybrid - office based 3 days per week
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
- Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory requirements, relevant legislation, and the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and Their Families.
- Develop, implement, and review child-focused plans using a strengths-based approach, including Signs of Safety methodology.
- Promote the welfare, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Work in partnership with families, education providers, health services, and other agencies to improve outcomes.
- Ensure children and young people actively participate in assessment, planning, and review processes.
- Carry out statutory responsibilities relating to safeguarding, child protection, children in need, and looked after children where applicable.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports for statutory reviews, child protection conferences, panels, court proceedings, and other meetings as required.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case records in line with departmental policies and professional standards.
- Support and mentor less experienced colleagues, sharing best practice and contributing to service development.
- Participate in supervision, performance management, and continuous professional development activities.
About You
- A recognised Social Work qualification.
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- ASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience as a statutory Children's Social Worker.
- Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Social Care.
- Previous experience working with Children with Disabilities.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and statutory social work responsibilities.
- Experience completing high-quality assessments, care planning, and reviews.
- Excellent report-writing, communication, and analytical skills.
- Experience working within a multi-agency environment.
- A commitment to child-centred practice and achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
- A full UK driving licence and access to transport for work purposes.
If you are an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to make a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families.
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.
If successful, candidates will be required to provide information to support the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commitment to the prevention and detection of fraud. This information will be processed by the Council's Internal
Audit Services and may be shared with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) for data matching.
