Social Worker - Children With Disabilities (cwd) Team in Greenwich, London

Job Title: Social Worker – Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Greenwich, UK
Salary: TBC 
Type: Ongoing, Part Time / Full Time

Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team within Children’s Services in Greenwich, offering an ongoing opportunity with part‑time and full‑time flexibility. This role provides an excellent work‑life balance while allowing you to make a meaningful difference supporting children with disabilities and their families in one of London’s most vibrant boroughs.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose a working pattern that suits your lifestyle while making a meaningful impact.
• Hourly Pay: Be rewarded for every hour you dedicate to supporting children and families.
• Professional Development: Access valuable learning resources to expand your expertise and progress your career.
• Networking Opportunities: Work alongside a wide range of professionals and strengthen your multidisciplinary experience.
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility that gives you greater control over your personal and professional life.

What you will do

• Deliver high‑quality assessments, planning, reviews, and case management in line with statutory and professional standards for Children in Need, Children with Disabilities, and fostering cases.
• Undertake specialist assessments in complex and high‑risk situations.
• Provide expert analysis and professional judgement regarding children’s needs, risks, and protective factors to improve practice standards.
• Collaborate with and challenge partner professionals to ensure children receive effective and timely support.
• Prepare and present expert reports and evidence to panels and courts.
• Share specialist knowledge to strengthen team effectiveness and contribute to service development.
• Advocate for children and young people’s participation in service planning and development.
• Lead workforce development activity and support organisational learning.
• Champion effective information‑sharing in line with relevant legislation, policies, and protocols.
• Promote anti‑discriminatory and inclusive practice, ensuring individual needs remain central to service delivery.
• Maintain high‑quality case records and promote best practice across the service.
• Use supervision for reflective practice and contribute to continuous team and service improvement.
• Mentor and support less experienced social workers and students on placement.
• Manage complex workloads independently, recognising when additional support is required.

Why Greenwich

Greenwich offers a unique blend of historic character and modern city living. With its beautiful parks, rich maritime heritage, vibrant markets, and excellent transport links, it provides a fantastic environment to live and work. You’ll be part of a community committed to supporting vulnerable children while enjoying all the cultural and lifestyle benefits Greenwich has to offer.

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Apply now to join the Children with Disabilities Team in Greenwich and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.