Specialist Social Worker, Paediatric Metabolic Service
The closing date is 26 April 2026
Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people?
We are seeking a dynamic individual who has an interest in working in a specialist and learning‑rich environment, who can demonstrate compassion and empathy for our children, young people and their families. The individual will be joining the multi‑professional team across both Nottingham and Leicester Children's Hospitals as part of the East Midland's Paediatric Metabolic Service.
Main duties of the job
As the Social Worker within the team, you will be a key member of the multidisciplinary metabolic team, working closely with consultants, dietitians, and allied professionals across hospitals and community settings. You will support children and their families through complex care pathways, helping them navigate clinical, emotional, and practical challenges.
If you would like to work in a friendly environment and are motivated and enthusiastic about making a difference to the care of patients with inherited metabolic disorders, we would like to hear from you!
About us
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Person Specification
Training and qualifications
* UK recognised qualification in social work e.g. BA Social Work, Diploma in Social Work
* Registered with Social Work England
* Knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development
* Knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedure
* Knowledge of disability benefits
* Evidence of CPD
* Knowledge of roles and responsibilities of key agencies working with young people
* Significant experience of social work – able to work independently
* Master's degree/working towards
* Management/leadership qualification or relevant experience
Experience
* Experience of working with children, young people and families with complex needs and long‑term illness
* Experience of safeguarding
* Experience of working in a multi‑professional team
* Experience of working with people with complex emotional needs
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Demonstrate understanding of quality assurance processes
* Experience of involving users in service development
* Experience of lone working
* Ability to respond to unpredictable work patterns and interruptions
* Ability to work with professionals across different disciplines and workplaces
* Experience of dealing with bereavement
* Experience of research and audit
* Experience/understanding of inherited metabolic disorders
Communication and relationship skills
* Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, written and oral
* Ability to manage conflict
* Demonstrates high level negotiation skills
* Ability to motivate and support others and encourage effective team working
* Understands the importance of confidentiality and dealing with sensitive information
* Has the ability to create a rapport with patients and carers
* Ability to present complex information
* Ability to teach
* Ability to deal with high levels of emotional stress
* Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy
* Experience of writing reports
* Experience of effective communication with patients/families/service users
* Experience of conference presentation/publication
Analytical and judgement skills
* Excellent problem‑solving skills using team when appropriate
* Ability to present and receive complex information within the multi‑professional team
* Ability to gather information quickly and effectively to inform judgement for interventions
* Ability to use risk assessment frameworks
* Ability to make timely, safe care plans in conjunction with patients, carers, MDT and external agencies
* Ability to uphold social work principles within a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to reflect on own practice and demonstrate continuous improvement
* Ability to promote patient choice and empowerment
* Must be able to work within Trust procedures
* Must be able to adjust to changing environments/priorities, be adaptable and flexible
Planning and organisation skills
* Ability to prioritise own workload, work independently and on own initiative
* Ability to multi‑task and set goals for completion
* Forward thinking, innovative
* Ability to work on own initiative but also as part of a team
* Project management
* Use own initiative and be imaginative in terms of moving service forward
Physical skills
* Adaptable and flexible
* Positive, enthusiastic and motivated
* Work in a variety of settings within a working day
* Able to undertake light physical work
* Be able to attend hospital sites/patient homes within the East Midlands in a timely manner
* UK driving licence
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata
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