Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Enfield | Locum | £37.52 per hour | Hybrid Working

Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team. This is a rewarding frontline role supporting children and young people with complex needs, ensuring robust assessments, effective care planning, and positive long-term outcomes.

You will work with children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children processes where appropriate, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met while delivering relationship-based practice.

In this role, you will:

  • Manage a caseload of children with disabilities and complex needs
  • Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory visits
  • Develop and review CIN, CP, and where applicable, LAC plans
  • Work closely with families, carers, schools, and health professionals
  • Complete high-quality reports within statutory timescales
  • Contribute to safeguarding processes and multi-agency meetings
  • Promote positive outcomes through child-centred planning

What You’ll Need:

  • Social Work England Registration
  • Social Work Qualification
  • Experience within Children with Disabilities services
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding and statutory frameworks
  • Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases
  • Excellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills

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 Enfield, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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