Social Worker - Children with Disabilities Team

About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Disabled Children & Young People's Team, supporting children with complex needs and their families to achieve positive outcomes. This is a specialist safeguarding role, working with children and young people with disabilities, focusing on delivering tailored support, safeguarding interventions and long-term care planning. You will manage a varied caseload, ensuring that children with additional needs receive appropriate, high-quality and child-centred support, while working closely with families and multi-agency partners. Hybrid: Minimum 3 days in the office (flexible based on service needs) Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and young people with disabilities and complex needs Undertake assessments and care planning, ensuring individual needs are fully understood and met Deliver safeguarding interventions in line with statutory guidance Build strong, trusting relationships with children, young people and their families Work collaboratively with education, health and social care partners Ensure plans promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes Maintain accurate, high-quality records and reports Why Join Walsall? Opportunity to work in a specialist service supporting vulnerable children Meaningful role with a focus on tailored, child-centred practice Flexible hybrid working arrangements Supportive team environment with multi-agency collaboration Competitive capped rate Experience/Skills Have significant experience working with children with disabilities (essential) Hold a recognised Social Work qualification Are registered with Social Work England Are confident managing complex cases and safeguarding responsibilities Have strong assessment, communication and partnership-working skills Hold a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle If you're an experienced Social Worker with a passion for supporting children with disabilities and their families, we'd love to hear from you