Children Social Worker

Nottinghamshire County Council | Children and Families – Help, Protection and Care

Location: Meadow House, Littleworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 2TB
Working pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely
Service: SWS – Looked After Children & Leaving Care / Disability
 

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Social Workers who are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

The Children’s Disability Service is a countywide frontline service providing care, protection and support to some of Nottinghamshire’s most vulnerable children and young people, who have a range of disabilities and support needs.

As a Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload, working with children and young people under Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children processes. You will also contribute to care proceedings and support children and young people who have involvement under the Mental Health Act.

You will play an important role in identifying needs, assessing risks, promoting children’s welfare and ensuring that appropriate support and protection are in place. You will work closely with disability support services, health professionals and other partner agencies to coordinate and deliver packages of support that meet each child’s individual needs.

The service has its own assessment team and two longer-term teams: one covering the North of the county and the other covering the South.

• Manage a caseload of children and young people with varying levels of disability and support needs.

• Undertake assessments and identify the needs, risks and strengths of children and their families.

• Work within Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children processes.

• Contribute to care proceedings and ensure that children’s welfare and best interests remain central to practice.

• Support children and young people who have involvement under the Mental Health Act.

• Develop and review effective care and support plans.

• Work collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals, disability support services and other partner agencies.

• Promote safeguarding, positive outcomes and improved quality of life for children and young people.

• Maintain accurate records and ensure that work is completed in line with relevant procedures and timescales.

• Manageable caseloads.

• Regular and effective supervision.

• Mobile working and an improved work/life balance.

• Good levels of business support.

• A comprehensive range of continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities, including links with local universities.

• Support from Practice Consultants and Advanced Practitioners based within the team.

• A forward-thinking, strengths-based approach to social work practice.

We are looking for Social Workers who are enthusiastic, committed and passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

You will bring strong communication and assessment skills, an understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and the ability to work effectively with children and families with complex needs. You should be confident working collaboratively with other professionals and committed to delivering child-centred, strengths-based practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, broaden your knowledge and make a meaningful difference to vulnerable children and young people across Nottinghamshire.

Apply now to be part of a supportive service committed to protecting children, empowering families and achieving positive outcomes.