Children's AP - Safeguarding Team - Liverpool

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing professional development

Flexible working arrangements

Employee support services

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited in Liverpool seeks a Children’s Assistant Practitioner in the Qualified Social Work field. You will play a key role supporting social workers in assessments, interventions, and case management to safeguard children and help families thrive.

The post offers ongoing professional development, flexible working arrangements, and access to employee support services, with a supportive multi-disciplinary team focused on child welfare in the local authority context.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Experience working with children and families in a social care setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting social workers in conducting assessments and developing care plans for children and families.
• Supporting the delivery of intervention strategies to safeguard children at risk.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation in accordance with local authority guidelines.
• Engaging with children, families, and other stakeholders to gather information and provide support.
• Participating in team meetings and case discussions to contribute to effective decision-making.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Join our dedicated Safeguarding Team in Liverpool as a Children’s Assistant Practitioner (AP) in the Qualified Social Work field. In this vital role, you will be instrumental in promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people. Your primary focus will be to support social workers in their assessments, interventions, and ongoing case management to ensure that children are safe, healthy, and thriving within their communities.

Key responsibilities and duties include:

• Assisting social workers in conducting assessments and developing care plans for children and families.
• Supporting the delivery of intervention strategies to safeguard children at risk.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation in accordance with local authority guidelines.
• Engaging with children, families, and other stakeholders to gather information and provide support.
• Participating in team meetings and case discussions to contribute to effective decision-making.

To be considered for this role, candidates must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A relevant degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Experience working with children and families in a social care setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and families.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including ongoing professional development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and access to employee support services. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in Liverpool.