Senior Practitioner – Children with Disabilities (Social Care Qualified)
| Posting date: | 15 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24.48 to £32.66 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Rate: £24.48 PAYE / £32.66 Umbrella (per hour) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Grays, Essex |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 99723 |
Summary
Neway are seeking a Senior Practitioner – Children with Disabilities (Social Care Qualified) to join our client based with Thurrock Council
Location: New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL
Rate: £24.48 PAYE / £32.66 Umbrella (per hour)
Hours: 37 per week (Mon–Thu 9–5:30, Fri 9–4:30)
Start: asap
Overview
Thurrock Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Children with Disabilities Team within Safeguarding. You’ll lead on complex assessments, safeguarding activity, and multi‑agency planning to support children and young people with disabilities to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Complete statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989 and Children & Families Act 2014
Assess needs, risks, strengths, and required services for children with disabilities and their families
Develop and review Child in Need plans, short breaks packages, and contribute to EHCP processes
Lead safeguarding activity, including CP enquiries, reports, conferences, and core groups
Undertake direct work using communication methods suited to children’s needs
Support parents/carers with guidance, interventions, and practical support
Coordinate multi‑agency packages with health, education, housing, and voluntary partners
Manage a varied caseload and maintain high‑quality, timely case records
Prepare analytical reports for panels, meetings, and court; attend court when required
Maintain SWE standards, engage in CPD, supervision, and service development
About You
Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration
Strong experience in assessment, care planning, and safeguarding
Skilled in communicating with children with additional needs
Excellent analytical, organisational, and report‑writing ability
Resilient, empathetic, and confident managing complex cases
Desirable: experience in CWD services, SEND/EHCP processes, autism/LD training
Additional Requirements
Enhanced DBS
Ability to travel locally
Flexibility for occasional out‑of‑hours work
Location: New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL
Rate: £24.48 PAYE / £32.66 Umbrella (per hour)
Hours: 37 per week (Mon–Thu 9–5:30, Fri 9–4:30)
Start: asap
Overview
Thurrock Council is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Children with Disabilities Team within Safeguarding. You’ll lead on complex assessments, safeguarding activity, and multi‑agency planning to support children and young people with disabilities to achieve positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Complete statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989 and Children & Families Act 2014
Assess needs, risks, strengths, and required services for children with disabilities and their families
Develop and review Child in Need plans, short breaks packages, and contribute to EHCP processes
Lead safeguarding activity, including CP enquiries, reports, conferences, and core groups
Undertake direct work using communication methods suited to children’s needs
Support parents/carers with guidance, interventions, and practical support
Coordinate multi‑agency packages with health, education, housing, and voluntary partners
Manage a varied caseload and maintain high‑quality, timely case records
Prepare analytical reports for panels, meetings, and court; attend court when required
Maintain SWE standards, engage in CPD, supervision, and service development
About You
Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration
Strong experience in assessment, care planning, and safeguarding
Skilled in communicating with children with additional needs
Excellent analytical, organisational, and report‑writing ability
Resilient, empathetic, and confident managing complex cases
Desirable: experience in CWD services, SEND/EHCP processes, autism/LD training
Additional Requirements
Enhanced DBS
Ability to travel locally
Flexibility for occasional out‑of‑hours work