Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Salary: From £38,220 to £42,839 per annum pro rata + relocation support per annum

Grade: JK 

Contract: Permanent 

Hours: Part time (18.5 hours)

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Disabled Children’s Service!

North Yorkshire Council’s Children’s Services have a national reputation for excellence, and we are now pleased to be offering the opportunity to join our highly acclaimed service and help us continue to offer excellent provision.

The Role

You will be working in a team that is constantly trying to improve outcomes for disabled children and their families. You will be based in a specialist team of social workers providing support and advice to children and young people with significant learning and physical disabilities, aged between 0-18, and their families. The team is committed to work with children and their families/carers, using a range of solution focussed, strength-based relationship practice models. The DC&YPS provide services which follow from specific legislation, including the Children Act 1989, the Children Act 2004, CSDPA 1970, the Care Act 2014 and the Short Breaks Guidance. We are committed to providing excellent quality services to support severely disabled children, young people and their families.

There will be a requirement to manage Looked After Children casework, safeguarding and court work; this is dependent on knowledge and skills.

Key Requirements:

•  Must hold a relevant Social Work qualification (DIPSW, CQSW, Masters, or Degree in Social Work).
• Able to demonstrate skills and knowledge aligned with the job specification.
• Passionate about working with disabled young people and committed to creating brighter futures for them.
• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Confident spoken communication skills required.
• Proficient use of the English language is essential for this role.

Why Join us?

• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of holiday (pro-rata), increasing to 34 days after 5 years’ service – plus public holidays.

• Pension Scheme: Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.
• Lifestyle Savings: Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.
• And more: Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jane Hall, Locality Team Manager, via email at jane.hall@northyorks.gov.uk .

Key documents

Job description

Total rewards brochure

Key dates

Closing date: Wednesday 12^th November 2025

Interview date: To be Confirmed

If you would like a general discussion about social work or other opportunities, please contact Samantha Clayton on 01609 534321 Help us continue to drive positive change and join our skilled and dedicated team – we look forward to receiving your application!    

  

An enhanced DBS is required for this post.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. 

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.