Senior Social Worker - Children With Disabilities

Hybrid working | Specialist service | Career progression | Supportive team environment

Make a real impact as a Senior Social Worker within a dedicated Children with Disabilities service, where your experience will directly shape outcomes for vulnerable children and families. This Senior Social Worker role offers the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge while still building on core safeguarding experience such as Child Protection and Court work.

You will benefit from a balanced approach to flexible working, with time in the office supporting collaboration and time at home for focused work. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Social Worker or Child Protection Social Worker ready to step into a more senior position.

Package & Benefits

• £49,056 to £55,323 per annum plus £3,000 retention and recruitment bonus.

• Hybrid working with 3 days office based.

• Free on-site parking.

• Permanent contract offering long-term stability and development.

About the Company This service is committed to delivering high-quality support to children and families, with a strong focus on inclusive practice and safeguarding. You will join a team that values collaboration, professional curiosity, and continuous improvement within children’s social care.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload across Children in Need, Child Protection, and Children Looked After.

• Undertake assessments and care planning for children with disabilities and their families.

• Contribute to court proceedings and provide high-quality reports when required.

• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure safe and effective outcomes.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in Child Protection, Children in Need, or Court work.

• Previous experience working as a Social Worker within statutory children’s services.

• Registration with Social Work England.

If you are an experienced Senior Social Worker or ready to take the next step from an Experienced Social Worker role, this position offers the chance to specialise while maintaining a varied and rewarding caseload. Even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would still like to hear from you. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.