Social Worker – Children with Disabilities

Essex County Council | Locum | £36 per hour | Hybrid Working

Essex County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team. This is a specialist role supporting children and young people with complex needs, ensuring they are safeguarded and receive the right level of support to achieve positive outcomes.

You will work within a multi-agency framework, delivering high-quality assessments, care planning, and statutory interventions across the child’s journey.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a caseload of children with disabilities and complex needs
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory visits
• Complete and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans
• Work closely with families, carers, schools, and health professionals
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) processes where required
• Promote strengths-based and child-centred practice
• Maintain accurate and high-quality case recordings

What You’ll Need:

• Social Work England Registration
• Social Work Qualification
• Experience within a Children with Disabilities team or working with complex needs
• Strong assessment and multi-agency working skills
• Ability to manage risk and deliver effective interventions

What You Can Expect:

• £36 per hour
• 37 hours per week
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Supportive team environment

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Social Worker – Children with Disabilities role in Essex, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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