Specialist Social Worker (Children) in Scunthorpe

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with disabilities and their families? We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with children, young people, families and partner agencies to safeguard children, promote positive outcomes and support families to thrive.

About the Role

As a Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Team, you will undertake assessments, provide targeted interventions and coordinate support plans to meet the needs of children and their families. Working within statutory frameworks and alongside experienced colleagues, you will contribute to safeguarding children while ensuring their voices, wishes and feelings remain at the centre of all planning and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Process referrals, gather and analyse information, and recommend appropriate outcomes with support and supervision.
• Undertake holistic assessments and enquiries under Section 17 of the Children Act, identifying safeguarding concerns and determining appropriate interventions.
• Develop and implement plans to support disabled children, young people and their families, working closely with parents, carers and partner agencies.
• Build effective partnerships with families and professionals to deliver a range of social work interventions that meet assessed needs.
• Manage a caseload that may include Children in Need, Children in Need of Protection and Children in Care, with appropriate supervision.
• Ensure all case records are maintained accurately and in line with departmental policies and statutory requirements.
• Work within relevant legislation, policies and procedures to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Ensure children and young people's views, wishes and feelings are actively sought and considered, using alternative communication methods where required.
• Support statutory supervision and case planning for children subject to public law orders, including children in care and those subject to supervision orders.
• Contribute to assessments and court reports relating to Private Law Proceedings.
• Support children and families through key transition points, including transitions to adulthood and movement between support plans and services.

What we are looking for

• We are looking for a motivated social worker who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.
• Has strong assessment, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can work effectively with families, carers and multi-agency partners.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Can manage competing priorities and maintain high-quality records.
• Values the importance of hearing and representing the voice of the child.
• Willingness to undertake Mental Capacity Assessments.

Closing date: 27 August 2026
Interview Date: 3 September 2026

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Forida Khitab.

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK. As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.