JOB-20240819-db742659 Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team Job Title: Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team Specialism: Social Worker - Children's Services Location: Hull, UK Salary: £35.00 per hour Contract Type: Ongoing Locum Working Pattern: Part-Time / Full-Time Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join the Children with Disabilities Team within Children's Social Care at Hull City Council. This ongoing locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £35.00 per hour, with both part-time and full-time working options available. In this role, you will support children and young people with complex disabilities, ensuring they receive the care, protection, and opportunities needed to thrive. Working alongside professionals across health, education, and community services, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions, and tailored support plans that promote positive outcomes for children and families. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a social worker looking to develop specialist experience in disability-focused children's services while making a meaningful difference in the community. Perks and Benefits Flexible Working Options: Choose between part-time or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments. Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £35.00 per hour, providing financial flexibility and recognition of your professional expertise. Collaborative Work Environment: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of professionals who value collaboration and shared learning. Professional Development: Access ongoing training opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression. Meaningful Impact: Contribute to life-changing work supporting children with disabilities and their families, helping them achieve positive outcomes. What You Will Do Undertake statutory assessments for children with disabilities and their families, developing comprehensive and person-centred support plans. Develop and implement Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Plans, ensuring children's welfare and safety remain the priority. Conduct safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments in line with statutory safeguarding frameworks. Collaborate with professionals across education, health services, and specialist disability teams to deliver coordinated and holistic support. Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings, case conferences, and reviews, advocating for the best interests of children. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records, ensuring high standards of documentation and service delivery. Promote independence, inclusion, and positive outcomes for children and their families through strengths-based practice. Requirements Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent). Current Social Work England registration. Experience working within Children's Social Care, ideally supporting children with disabilities. Strong knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation and statutory frameworks relating to children and families. Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and manage complex cases. Excellent communication, assessment, and decision-making skills. Why Work in Hull? Hull is a vibrant and welcoming city with a rich cultural heritage, scenic waterfronts, and strong community spirit. With a mix of historic charm and modern development, Hull offers an excellent quality of life alongside exciting professional opportunities. Its growing arts scene, green spaces, and friendly atmosphere make it a fantastic place to live and work. Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an 'Excellent' rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and multiple prestigious industry awards, Sanctuary Personnel is committed to securing the best possible rates while connecting professionals with roles that match their skills, experience, and career ambitions.