Experienced Social Worker - Child Protection

Service Care Solutions; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Knowsley is seeking an experienced Locum Child Protection Social Worker to join their dynamic Child Protection team. In this hybrid role, you will manage child protection cases, engage with families, and ensure compliance with legislation to safeguard vulnerable children. Experience in statutory child protection and excellent communication skills are essential. Benefits include referral bonuses and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Referral bonuses of £350 per placement

Annual training budget of up to £250

DBS disclosures fast-tracked free of charge

Qualifications

• Significant experience in statutory child protection, including court work and planning.
• Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and Working Together 2018.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel within the borough.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children subject to child protection plans.
• Undertake thorough assessments and create effective plans.
• Engage children and families to build positive relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Job description

Overview

Locum Child Protection Social Worker
Knowsley Council
Full-time | 37 hours per week | Hybrid working

Knowsley Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Locum Social Worker to join our dynamic Child Protection team. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families, working in a supportive environment with a strong focus on quality practice, supervision, and manageable caseloads.

Based in Knowsley, you will work alongside skilled colleagues in a high-performing team committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children subject to child protection plans, children in need, and pre-proceedings work
• Undertake thorough assessments and create effective, outcome-focused plans
• Engage children and their families to build positive, strengths-based relationships
• Chair core group meetings and attend child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and legal planning meetings
• Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings
• Work collaboratively with partners across health, education, police, and voluntary agencies
• Ensure all interventions comply with relevant legislation, policy, and statutory guidance
• Promote the voice of the child and prioritise their welfare at every stage of intervention

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Significant experience in statutory child protection, including court work and child protection planning
• Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Working Together 2018, and other key legislation and guidance
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage complex cases in a timely and proportionate way
• Confident in making sound, defensible decisions in line with safeguarding thresholds
• Prepared to work flexibly in a busy team environment
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel within the borough

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)

Referral Bonus

If this role isn\'t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

Benefits

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed into work
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities
• Payroll service twice a week
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge