Job Introduction
Job Title: Social Worker
Salary: £34,811 - £43,149 per annum
37 Hours per Week
Location: Hybrid/Wildwood/Parkside (or agreed base)
Team: Children with Disabilities Team
Permanent Contract
Newly Qualified Social Workers are welcome to apply.
Part time hours will be considered.
Please ensure that you inform your current manager that you are applying for this role
The Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed person to join our team as a permanent Social Worker post in the Children with Disabilities Team which is part of the new All Age Disability Service in Worcestershire. We are looking for a dynamic and creative person who is passionate about disability and making a difference in children’s lives.
You would be joining a small and friendly team of Social Workers and Family Support Workers who work with families to promote the best outcomes for children with additional needs. The team work with children aged 0-16 with a range of complex disabilities and health needs. We work in a multi-disciplinary way to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.
The team hold a diverse and varied caseload supporting children and families through assessment and review, identifying disability needs and setting up packages of support in a timely and outcome focused way. You would primarily be working with children who are supported by Team Around the Family Plans and Children in Care, however the team also complete safeguarding work and hold children on a Child Protection Plan completing court work when required. Additionally, the team work with our wider Children’s Services and Early Help colleagues providing specialist disability advice and support.
There is a post is based in the north and south team working across the north/south of the county, however there may also be a requirement at times to cover work in the other part of the county as well as working with children who are placed outside of Worcestershire.
We are a well-established and supportive team providing regular supervision and peer support opportunities, and if you share our passion for disability, we would love to hear from you.
The All Age Disability Service:
The All-Age Disability Service is an exciting new service which brings together the Special Educational Needs Department (SEND), Children with Disabilities Team (0-16) and the Young Adults Team (16-25). Whilst you would retain your specialism within your team being part of this service will provide you with a great opportunity for to work in a more integrated and multi-agency way.
The purpose of the All Age Disability Service is to improve the experiences and outcomes of those children and young people with disabilities and special educational needs aged 0-25 by having support and co-ordination of a joined-up offer.
Being part of the All-Age Disability service you would have opportunity to work closer with SEND and Adult Services to provide children and families with a more informed and joined up approach. You would also be part of regular service days and there are many learning opportunities across the teams.
Benefits:
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage
Some of these offers include:
- Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
- Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
- Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
- Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
For more information or an informal discussion please contact:
Paula Cook, Team Manager
pcook1@worcschildrenfirst.org.uk or 01905 843699
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 29th November 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 4th December 2026
