Job summary
As a Children with Disabilities Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with physical, learning, sensory, or developmental disabilities, along with their families. Your work focuses on promoting the wellbeing, safety, and rights of children, ensuring they have access to appropriate care, education, and social opportunities.
You will assess individual needs, develop care plans, coordinate multi-agency support, and advocate for services that enhance quality of life. This role requires empathy, resilience, and a strong understanding of safeguarding, disability legislation, and child development. You'll work closely with schools, health professionals, and voluntary organisations to create inclusive environments where children can thrive.
Planned shortlisting to commence on 26th November
Main duties of the job
- Assessment and Care Planning
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of children's needs, strengths, and risks.
- Develop and review individual care and support plans in collaboration with families and professional
- Safeguarding and Protection
- Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
- Participate in child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and court proceedings when necessary.
- Advocacy and Support
- Advocate for the rights and needs of children with disabilities.
- Support families in accessing services such as education, health care, respite care, and financial assistance.
- Multi-Agency Collaboration
- Work closely with schools, health professionals, voluntary organisations, and other agencies.
- Coordinate services to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to care.
- Monitoring and Review
- Regularly monitor the child's progress and wellbeing.
- Update care plans and ensure services remain appropriate and effective.
- Record Keeping and Reporting
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records.
- Prepare reports for internal use and external bodies, including courts and review panels.
- Promoting Inclusion
- Encourage participation in community and educational activities.
- Support transitions, such as moving from child to adult services.
- Professional Development
- Stay informed about legislation, policy, and best practices.
- Participate in supervision, training, and reflective practice.
About us
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent.
- Be registered with Social Work England and evidence this.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Required to undertake the practice educator award
Desirable
- Relevant post-qualifying/vocational training courses.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of the College of Social Work and Families and Wellbeing Directorate.
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area e.g. Children Act; Children and Families Act; Children and Social Work Act; Safeguarding
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including families and professionals.
- Able to demonstrate organisational skills.
- Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
- Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background.
- Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service.
- An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/carer groups ,colleagues in the council and partner agencies.
- Sound assessment and interviewing skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc
Desirable
- Exercise emotional intelligence and demonstrate a developing emotional resilience in relation to their job role.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with carers.
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families.
- Experience of arranging support plans and/or packages of care.
- Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity.
Desirable
- Experience of working with carers and families.
- Experience of arranging packages of care.
- Experience of working in a Local Authority setting.
- Working in a multi-agency team.
- Experience of working with a range of families with different issues and needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Social Work qualification e.g. Degree in Social Work; DipSW or equivalent.
- Be registered with Social Work England and evidence this.
- Evidence of continuing professional development.
- Required to undertake the practice educator award
Desirable
- Relevant post-qualifying/vocational training courses.
Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
- Able to demonstrate practice which supports the core principles of the College of Social Work and Families and Wellbeing Directorate.
- Knowledge of legislation relevant to the Service Area e.g. Children Act; Children and Families Act; Children and Social Work Act; Safeguarding
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements.
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a range of people including families and professionals.
- Able to demonstrate organisational skills.
- Awareness of current practice issues and challenges facing Social Workers
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice.
- Able to work with individuals, families, carers/carer groups, irrespective of their circumstances and background.
- Must be willing to move across teams according to the needs of the service.
- An understanding of and an ability to deliver excellent customer service and to work in partnership with individuals, families, carers/carer groups ,colleagues in the council and partner agencies.
- Sound assessment and interviewing skills.
- Demonstrate appropriate IT skills e.g. use of Microsoft Office etc
Desirable
- Exercise emotional intelligence and demonstrate a developing emotional resilience in relation to their job role.
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with carers.
- Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and families.
- Experience of arranging support plans and/or packages of care.
- Experience of working with partner agencies in a professional capacity.
Desirable
- Experience of working with carers and families.
- Experience of arranging packages of care.
- Experience of working in a Local Authority setting.
- Working in a multi-agency team.
- Experience of working with a range of families with different issues and needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
