Location
Hybrid role – Newham Dockside, E16 2QU, London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£46,133 - £57,194 (includes market supplement)

About the Role
Join the London Borough of Newham and help build a fairer community for children and families. We are a vibrant, dynamic, and culturally rich borough with a young population and limitless potential. Our Children with Disabilities (CwD) Social Work Team provides statutory services to children and families living with disability. You will manage a varied caseload including new referrals, Children in Need (CiN), Child Protection (CP), and looked after cases. This role involves long-term, rewarding work focused on sustaining and improving the quality of life for young people and their families.

Our social work practice is underpinned by Systemic and Restorative approaches, placing high-quality relationships at the heart of our work. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that reflects the diversity of the families we serve and actively challenge discrimination and injustice.

We value your wellbeing and offer a flexible hybrid working model, modern office facilities, a flexible working policy, and clinical support to help you perform at your best.

As part of our Family Support and Safeguarding Service, you will be involved in all aspects of social work, including assessments, court work, and the looked after process. This is a unique and busy role that offers specialist knowledge and the opportunity to be a strong advocate for children and families with disabilities.

Experience
Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England with completed ASYE and subsequent statutory children’s social work experience. Experience supporting children living with disabilities is essential. Candidates with extensive experience in other statutory social work teams will be considered if they have a firm understanding of SEND and the processes affecting children and young people with disabilities.

About you
Patience and tolerance are key, along with the ability to be a calming influence and build trusting relationships with families. You should be passionate, trustworthy, empathetic, and genuinely committed to advocating for children and their families. Strong emotional strength and resilience are essential qualities for success in this role.

Qualifications
Registered social worker with Social Work England and completion of ASYE. Relevant statutory social work qualifications and experience supporting children with disabilities are required.