Liquid Personnel is seeking a dedicated and experienced Children with Disabilities (CWD) Social Worker to join a supportive and proactive team based in Trafford. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs and their families. 

As a Children with Disabilities (CWD) Social Worker, you will support children and young people aged 0–18 with permanent and substantial disabilities. You will work closely with families and multi-agency partners to assess needs, plan interventions, and promote positive outcomes.

What will your responsibilities be?

In this role, you will 

• Complete statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989 (Sections 17 and 47).
• Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans.
• Provide direct support to children and families, promoting independence and inclusion.
• Coordinate services and interventions with education, health, and voluntary sector partners.
• Use appropriate communication tools to engage with children and understand their views.
• Prepare reports for Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Reviews, and court proceedings.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records using Trafford’s case management system.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role, you must be, 

• Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered).
• Experience working with children with disabilities or complex needs.
• Strong assessment, communication, and multi-agency working skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Enhanced DBS and full UK driving licence.

Why Liquid Personnel?

•  Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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