Social Worker - Children & Young People's Disability Service (CYPDS)
Camden, London (Hybrid Working: 3 days office / 2 days remote)
£38.87 per hour Umbrella
Temporary Contract
Caritas Recruitment is working with Camden Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Children and Young People's Disability Service (CYPDS).
This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist 0-25 service supporting disabled children, young people and their families through childhood, transition and preparation for adulthood. The team works across health, education, housing and the voluntary sector to deliver coordinated, person-centred support that promotes positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage a varied caseload of disabled children and young people, undertaking assessments, planning and interventions.
- Complete Child in Need, Child Protection, Children Looked After, PLO and court-related work.
- Carry out direct work with children and young people, ensuring their voices remain central to assessment and planning.
- Develop and review outcome-focused support plans with families and professionals.
- Work closely with multi-agency partners across education, health and social care.
- Support transition planning and Preparation for Adulthood for young people approaching adulthood.
- Apply relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures and professional judgement in complex situations.
- Maintain accurate case recording and ensure statutory timescales are met.
Requirements:
- Social Work England registration.
- Post-qualifying experience within statutory Children's Services.
- Experience of undertaking assessments, safeguarding and care planning.
- Knowledge of Child in Need, Child Protection and Children Looked After processes.
- Experience working with disabled children, young people or families is desirable.
- Strong communication, analytical and multi-agency working skills.
This role offers varied and rewarding work across disability, safeguarding, transition planning and preparation for adulthood within a highly regarded London authority.
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Social Worker - CYPDS (0-25) - Camden employer: Caritas Recruitment Limited
Join our dedicated team in St Helens, where we prioritise the well-being of children in care and their families. As a Social Worker, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that values professional development and offers flexible working arrangements, ensuring you can thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong commitment to making a meaningful impact, this role provides an opportunity to grow within a community focused on positive change.
Contact Details:
Caritas Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
