City of York Council
Social Worker Disabled Children’s Team
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Job Opportunity: Social Worker for Disabled Children’s Team
We are pleased to be inviting applications for a compassionate and dedicated social worker to join our Disabled Children’s Team.
About the Role
The Disabled Children’s Team are committed to providing bespoke care packages to meet the unique needs of children with complex and profound disabilities in York. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive community where every child can thrive and achieve their potential.
It is an exciting time to join York as the successful candidate will be involved in driving a strong value base of good practice in York with embedding our new practice model, Building Brighter Futures. A Signs of Safety model led by Andrew and Pene Turnell; as well as bespoke training in Family Seeing, with training available in 2026. Successful candidates will receive continuous training, access to knowledge banks and will be part of the leadership group to drive the Building Brighter Futures practice model forward.
Key Responsibilities
The Disabled Children’s Team support children with child in need plans, children subject to child protection plans, children in care, as well as those involved in care proceedings. We strive to ensure their voices are heard, they achieve their goals, and have a sense of belonging in their families and communities. The successful candidate will have a manageable caseload to allow them to form strong relationships with children and families. There is regular one-to-one supervision as well as peer supervision.
Requirements
Candidates will need to be highly motivated and committed to ensuring timescales are met to ensure our young people receive a good quality service. The candidate will need to be able to work independently, with skills in working within timescales and with conflicting priorities. It is critical that candidates have excellent written and oral communication skills. The preparation of clear, analytical, and coherent reports is a requirement of this post. Assessing needs and writing children’s plans which include the voice of children, young people, and families throughout the process is essential.
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Qualifications
- If you are a dedicated Social Worker who wants to make a difference for children and young people, then apply now.
- This post is a hybrid role. Your primary office location will be the Beehive Short Breaks Centre, which has free designated parking.
Recruitment Events
These online events offer you the chance to learn more about our new structure and how we in City of York are implementing the Families First Programme. You will hear about our values and how you can expect to be supported in your work through our staff benefits and flexible working options as well as through the provision of assistive technology, manageable caseloads, and high-quality training and supportive supervision.
- Wednesday 23 September - 10.30am to 11.30am
- Tuesday 29 September - 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Additional Information
- Find Out More About Living In York
Please note, we do not have a sponsorship licence to sponsor individuals for visas to work in the UK, therefore we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
This post is suitable as a job share opportunity.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C1: Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly. Only a conceptually difficult subject can hinder a natural, smooth flow of language.
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Hybrid working arrangements are available for this role. Each role at CYC is different and your working arrangements will be determined based on the requirements of the role and in collaboration with you and your needs as part of the recruitment process. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team.
Commitment to Safeguarding
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Benefits
The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer:
- A generous annual leave allowance
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- A reward package which recognises your contribution
- Flexible working practices
- Community engagement and volunteer activities
- Continuous Learning & Development
- A growing range of discounts, rewards, and savings
Contact Information
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Emma Smith at emma.smith@york.gov.uk
Important Dates
- Closing date: Sunday 4 October 2026 at 12 midnight
- Interview date: 12 October
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