Social Worker - 0-25 Children with Disabilities - Hertfordshire

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.