Experienced Children's Social Worker – CP & CWD (Hybrid)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting an Experienced Children's Social Worker for a hybrid role in Huyton. You will manage complex statutory caseloads within Child Protection and Children with Disabilities services, ensuring timely safeguarding and welfare decisions.

Responsibilities include conducting robust assessments, drafting care plans and court documents, and supporting newly qualified workers while adhering to PCF/KSS standards. SWE registration is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with SWE registration.
• Minimum 2+ years post-qualified statutory children\'s social care experience.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS (ideally registered on Update Service).
• Experience mentoring or assessing NQSWs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out robust child-centred statutory assessments in line with guidance.
• Manage CP and CWD caseloads; lead Section 47 investigations.
• Formulate and implement Care and Protection Plans with the child\'s voice in decision making.
• Prepare court statements, care plans, and statutory reports for conferences and hearings.
• Support ASYE development and supervision.
• Maintain accurate case notes on IT systems.

Skills

Statutory social work

Court work

Mentoring/ASYE support

Driving licence

Education

DipSW / CQSW / BA / MSc in Social Work

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd is recruiting an Experienced Children's Social Worker for a hybrid role in Huyton. You will manage complex statutory caseloads within Child Protection and Children with Disabilities services, ensuring timely safeguarding and welfare decisions.

Responsibilities include conducting robust assessments, drafting care plans and court documents, and supporting newly qualified workers while adhering to PCF/KSS standards. SWE registration is essential.