Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

Grade 7/8- £43,680 - £53,172 per annum (subject to final confirmation, plus £4,000 Market Supplement)

About the Role

The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker in the Children with disabilities Team to contribute to the delivery of an effective children’s social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people in line with statutory and departmental policies, procedures and guidance.

If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker (Children with Disabilites), London Borough of Havering, you will/will be:

· Manage a caseload dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning, child in need and child in care processes and child protection investigations.

· Carry out high quality assessments, using child-centered, community focused, and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people.

· Ensure children and young people plans and interventions are adequately reviewed and children protected.

Key Responsibilities

· Relevant social work qualification and registration

· Experience in managing varied caseloads and conducting assessments, care planning, and reviews in accordance with legislation and procedures.

· Strong partnership and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, other agencies, and families, demonstrating sensitivity to diversity and cultural differences.

Why Choose Havering?

· Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

· Flexible Working Options – including hybrid and remote arrangements

· Generous Annual Leave – with the option to buy additional days

· Professional Development – minimum 10 days of learning annually

· Health & Wellbeing Support – including mental health resources

· Inclusive Culture – guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone

We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and civic pride—we want to hear from you.

Please view Job Profile here

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Semi.Durugo@havering.gov.uk 

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 5th October 2025 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful.  Interview date to be confirmed. 

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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