Advanced Social Worker - Cared For Children (Hybrid)

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Supportive management

Job summary

Knowsley Council is recruiting Experienced/Advanced social workers to join the Cared for Children's Service. You will manage care planning, undertake complex assessments and build strong relationships with children, families and partners.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, strong judgment and contribution to practice improvements. We offer flexible, hybrid working and a supportive leadership team, with opportunities for career development through the Social Work Academy and accelerated permanence

Qualifications

• Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience of supporting cared for children and undertaking a safeguarding role.
• Be confident managing complex risk and decision-making.
• Be relationship-focused and child-centred in your practice.
• Have strong assessment, analysis and court skills.
• Hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a car for this role.

Responsibilities

• Undertake care planning and reviews for looked after children and young people helping to ensure they have stable placements that meet their needs and support their aspirations.
• Lead complex assessments and interventions.
• Support children and young people in understanding their life journey.
• Develop strong, purposeful relationships with children, their families and carers.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to manage risk and promote positive outcomes.
• Contribute to service development and practice improvement.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Experience with looked after children

Risk assessment

Court skills

Driving licence

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Knowsley Council is recruiting Experienced/Advanced social workers to join the Cared for Children's Service. You will manage care planning, undertake complex assessments and build strong relationships with children, families and partners.

The role emphasizes safeguarding, strong judgment and contribution to practice improvements. We offer flexible, hybrid working and a supportive leadership team, with opportunities for career development through the Social Work Academy and accelerated permanence