Social Worker - 0-25 Children with Disabilities (Hemel)

Location: Apsley 1, Brindley Way, Hemel Hempstead
Pay: £39.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary (3 months)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days on-site

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the 0-25 Together Service, supporting children with disabilities and their families. This is a maternity cover role requiring strong assessment and case management skills, with a focus on safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Receive and investigate referrals for children with disabilities and complete assessments.
Assess safety and risk, developing safety plans where necessary.
Prepare paperwork for resource allocation panels.
Work collaboratively with agencies including schools, mental health providers, and legal teams.
Maintain accurate documentation and produce clear reports for decision-making.
Provide practical advice on long-term implications of care plans.What We're Looking For:

Qualified Social Worker with minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience.
Strong assessment and court experience.
Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency teams.
Must be a car driver with access to own transport.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy