Social Worker - Children With Disability

Mynd nôl Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 04 February 2026

As a Children with Disabilities Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people with physical, learning, sensory, or developmental disabilities, along with their families. Your work focuses on promoting the wellbeing, safety, and rights of children, ensuring they have access to appropriate care, education, and social opportunities.

You will assess individual needs, develop care plans, coordinate multi-agency support, and advocate for services that enhance quality of life. This role requires empathy, resilience, and a strong understanding of safeguarding, disability legislation, and child development. You'll work closely with schools, health professionals, and voluntary organisations to create inclusive environments where children can thrive.

Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to commence on 6th February and the proposed interview date is 20th February

• Assessment and Care Planning
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of children's needs, strengths, and risks.
• Develop and review individual care and support plans in collaboration with families and professional
• Safeguarding and Protection
• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Participate in child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and court proceedings when necessary.
• Advocacy and Support
• Advocate for the rights and needs of children with disabilities.
• Support families in accessing services such as education, health care, respite care, and financial assistance.
• Work closely with schools, health professionals, voluntary organisations, and other agencies.
• Coordinate services to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to care.
• Monitoring and Review
• Regularly monitor the child's progress and wellbeing.
• Update care plans and ensure services remain appropriate and effective.
• Record Keeping and Reporting
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records.
• Prepare reports for internal use and external bodies, including courts and review panels.
• Promoting Inclusion
• Encourage participation in community and educational activities.
• Support transitions, such as moving from child to adult services.
• Professional Development
• Stay informed about legislation, policy, and best practices.
• Participate in supervision, training, and reflective practice.

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Please download a copy of the job description (see documents to download section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If…