Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with disabilities and their families?
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with children, young people, families and partner agencies to safeguard children, promote positive outcomes and support families to thrive.
About the Role
As a Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team, you will undertake assessments, provide targeted interventions and coordinate support plans to meet the needs of children and their families. Working within statutory frameworks and alongside experienced colleagues, you will contribute to safeguarding children while ensuring their voices, wishes and feelings remain at the centre of all planning and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Process referrals, gather and analyse information, and recommend appropriate outcomes with support and supervision
Undertake holistic assessments and enquiries under Section 17 of the Children Act, identifying safeguarding concerns and determining appropriate interventions
Develop and implement plans to support disabled children, young people and their families, working closely with parents, carers and partner agencies
Build effective partnerships with families and professionals to deliver a range of social work interventions that meet assessed needs
Manage a caseload that may include Children in Need, Children in Need of Protection and Children in Care, with appropriate supervision
Ensure all case records are maintained accurately and in line with departmental policies and statutory requirements
Work within relevant legislation, policies and procedures to achieve positive outcomes for children and families
Ensure children and young people's views, wishes and feelings are actively sought and considered, using alternative communication methods where required
Support statutory supervision and case planning for children subject to public law orders, including children in care and those subject to supervision orders
Contribute to assessments and court reports relating to Private Law Proceedings
Support children and families through key transition points, including transitions to adulthood and movement between support plans and services
What we are looking for
We are looking for a motivated social worker who:
Is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with disabilities
Has strong assessment, communication and relationship-building skills
Can work effectively with families, carers and multi-agency partners
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Can manage competing priorities and maintain high-quality records
Closing date: 27 August 2026
Interview Date: 3 September 2026
Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Forida Khitab on 01724 298246 or email [email protected].
Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.
As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.
We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values – equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility – in all that we do.
