Children's Social Worker, Safeguarding

Pertemps; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Social Care Recruitment Agency is looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker for a safeguarding team in Liverpool. This hybrid role requires strong court skills and at least three years of PQE in English Local Authorities. Candidates must hold a Social Work degree, be registered with Social Work England, and possess excellent communication skills. This contract offers a competitive hourly rate and support from a senior leadership team dedicated to enhancing social work practice.

Benefits

Your Own Consultant

Simple, Online Registration

Exclusive Roles

Great Incentives

Fast, Reliable Payroll

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Support practice improvement in safeguarding teams.
• Work collaboratively to improve outcomes for children and families.

Skills

Strong court skills

Excellent communication

Written communication

Car driver and access to a vehicle

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Registered with Social Work England

Completed relevant post‑qualifying training

Job description

Children's Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

• £40 per hour
• Merseyside
• 35 hours p/w
• Hybrid working, 3 days in the office
• Initial 3 month contract
• Regular supervision
• ICT Kit and support

About the role

We have opportunities for experienced (plus 3yrs perm pq) social workers for Safeguarding teams in Merseyside. Must have strong court skills and a proven track record in Safeguarding.

Our client has a high quality senior leadership team who are committed to collaborative practice improvement and making Liverpool a place where good social work can flourish.

You will be joining a team that is supportive and welcoming and shares a vision and the motivation to improve outcomes for the children and families of the city.

They have a stable, permanent team manager and service manager group; you will be supported in your practice by your manager and receive regular reflective supervision.

They have a good range of support services including a Family Group Conference Service, family support workers within teams, and an extensive Early Help Offer to support the children and families of the city and the work you do.

What you need

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
• Completed relevant post‑qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills
• Car driver and have access to a vehicle

Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?

• Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside‑out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
• Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
• Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us
• Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role.
• State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next‑generation software to manage these critical processes as quick, efficient, and stress‑free as possible.
• Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.

Our Roles

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

Get in Touch Today!

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📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658

Take the next step in your social work career with us!