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!
And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply).