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We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join a Children’s Disability Team supporting children, young people and their families across North Yorkshire. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by helping children with disabilities achieve their potential, remain safe and access the right support at the right time.

You will manage a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments, identifying strengths and needs, and developing effective plans with children, young people, parents and carers. Your responsibilities will include safeguarding, undertaking statutory visits, reviewing care and support arrangements, and ensuring that children’s voices and lived experiences remain central to decision-making.

Working collaboratively, you will liaise with education, health, community and voluntary-sector professionals to coordinate services and promote positive outcomes. You will contribute to child protection processes where required, prepare clear reports, maintain accurate records and ensure that practice complies with relevant legislation, policies and professional standards.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Experience of working with children and young people with disabilities, complex needs or safeguarding concerns is desirable, along with a sound understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Act and the Children and Families Act.

You will be confident undertaking assessments, managing competing priorities and making balanced, evidence-based decisions. Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills are essential, as is the ability to build trusting relationships with families and professionals. You should be committed to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice and to promoting inclusion, independence and positive life outcomes.

A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required, as the role involves visiting children and families in their homes and other community settings. In return, you will receive regular supervision, opportunities for professional development and the support of a dedicated multidisciplinary team.

We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join a Children’s Disability Team, supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families across North Yorkshire. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by promoting positive outcomes, safeguarding wellbeing and helping children to achieve their potential within their families and communities.

You will manage a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments and developing, implementing and reviewing child-centred plans. Working in partnership with children, parents and carers, you will identify strengths, needs and risks, ensuring that support is tailored, proportionate and focused on improving quality of life. You will contribute to safeguarding enquiries, undertake statutory visits and reviews, and respond appropriately to changing circumstances.

The role involves close collaboration with education, health, early help, short breaks, residential and other specialist services. You will coordinate multi-agency meetings, provide clear professional advice and maintain accurate, timely records in line with statutory requirements and local procedures. You may also contribute to court proceedings, care planning and transition arrangements as children move towards adulthood.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Experience of working with children and young people with disabilities, their families or within a statutory children’s social care setting is essential. You will have a sound understanding of relevant legislation, safeguarding practice, assessment frameworks and strength-based approaches.

You should be confident managing competing priorities, making evidence-based decisions and communicating sensitively with children and families. A collaborative, resilient and solution-focused approach is important, alongside the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A valid driving licence and access to transport may be required due to the geographical area covered.

This role offers the chance to develop your practice within a supportive professional environment, with access to supervision, learning opportunities and ongoing development. If you are passionate about improving services and outcomes for children with disabilities, we would welcome your application.