• The Short Breaks Practitioner (CYPDS 0–25) provides high-quality, strengths-based assessments and reviews of short break social care packages for children and young people with severe to profound disabilities and/or complex health needs.

• The role supports families, ensures coordinated care across education, health and social care, and promotes the child’s voice, independence, wellbeing and long-term outcomes.

• Working as part of the Children and Young People’s Disability Service (0–25), the practitioner manages a complex caseload, collaborates with partner agencies, and contributes to integrated, person-centred service delivery.

• Act as lead professional and care coordinator for a caseload of disabled children aged 0–18 with complex needs.

• Undertake analytical, person-centred assessments and reviews of short break packages and social care support.

• Regularly visit and assess children in their homes as part of a multi-disciplinary approach.

• Provide advice to families on services, support, benefits and entitlements, signposting where necessary.

• Facilitate the child’s voice, capturing their wishes, experiences and outcomes to inform planning and service development.

• Work collaboratively with statutory and voluntary partners, attending network meetings, EHCP reviews and care planning meetings.

• Identify changing needs, prepare reports for panels, attend panels and implement agreed actions.

• Ensure coordinated delivery of education, health and social care support in line with EHCP objectives.

• Promote independence, resilience, health and wellbeing for children and families.

• Maintain accurate case files, records, reports and documentation in line with departmental procedures.

• Contribute to service development, integrated working and the promotion of equal access for diverse, multicultural communities.

• Support the transition process, including Preparation for Adulthood from Year 9 onwards.

• Experience supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families, ideally within multi-cultural communities.

• Strong understanding of challenges faced by families in socially deprived areas and the specific needs of disabled children.

• Knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Children and Families Act 2014, SEND legislation and EHCP processes.

• Understanding of factors affecting child and family outcomes (development, attachment, resilience, parental capacity, risk factors).

• Experience completing assessments, designing care or transition plans, and reviewing/monitoring plans over time.

• Ability to identify and respond to safeguarding risks and escalate concerns appropriately.

• Strong partnership working with health, education, social care and voluntary-sector professionals.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to build strong, trusted relationships.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage caseloads, meet deadlines and prioritise effectively.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant case management/IT systems.

• Resourceful, innovative, open to learning and committed to continuous improvement.

• Ability to engage children, young people and families in decision-making and promote independence.

• The closing date: 11/12/2025 @9:30 AM.

• Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

• Client: Camden Council.

• Location: 5 Pancras Square (with potential use of Kentish Town offices).

• Hours: 36 per week.