Overview
Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team – London Borough of Newham
Closing date: 31/10/25. Hybrid role – Newham Dockside E16 2QU. Salary: £46,133 - £57,194 (includes market supplement).
About Us
JOIN US AND HELP BUILD A FAIRER NEWHAM. We’re a vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. We’re committed to an inclusive culture and improving diversity of thought. We are reimagining service delivery by combining Assessment and Intervention social work into the Family Support and Safeguarding Service. We support wellbeing and offer flexible working arrangements, a modern office, and a clinical offer to help you do your best work.
The London Borough of Newham is located close to central London with strong transport links and a young demographic. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Responsibilities
You will work a varied caseload within the Children with Disabilities (CwD) Social Work Team, providing statutory services to children and families living with disability. Caseload may include new referrals, Children in Need (CiN), Child Protection (CP), and looked after cases. This is long-term, rewarding work aimed at improving quality of life for children and families.
Our practice is underpinned by Systemic and Restorative approaches with high-quality relationships at the heart of our work. You will be involved in all aspects of social work relevant to the role and may engage in court work and looked-after processes as appropriate.
Visit the full job description for more detail: Social Worker – Children’s Team, Children With Disabilities – Social Work Team.
About You
You are a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, with ASYE completed and statutory children’s social work experience. Experience supporting children living with disability is essential. We are open to social workers with extensive experience in other statutory teams, provided you have a firm understanding of how SEND affects families and processes surrounding children and young people with disabilities.
Key attributes include patience, empathy, resilience, the ability to build trust with families, and strong advocacy for children and their families. You should be able to work effectively in a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Why Work With Us
* A commitment to addressing disproportionality and excellence in service delivery.
* Flexible/hybrid working arrangements to support children and families.
* Stability: permanent roles at senior management and team manager levels.
* Circles of Support practice model supporting systemic, restorative approaches.
* Career progression opportunities within Children’s Social Work.
* Social Care Academy and ongoing professional development.
* Competitive salary and benefits: Oyster card/parking permit, wellbeing services, leisure and discounts, travel loan, cycle scheme, local government pension.
What We Offer
We provide a remote working offer when not visiting families, office space on site, and a flexible working policy. We also offer clinical support to help you deliver your best work.
How to Apply
Please view the JD here. To apply, submit your CV through our online recruitment portal. Our social worker roles are CV-only applications; ensure your CV lists relevant experience for the service you’re applying for.
Additional Information
We are committed to an inclusive, anti-racist environment. Applications are considered on merit regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. A DBS check may be required for roles involving safeguarding.
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