Experienced Social Worker [Children and Young People]

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council; Knowsley; Presencial; GBP 44.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Children and Young People team on a permanent basis. This role supports vulnerable children and families, with flexible hours and hybrid working options, based at our Municipal Buildings.

You will contribute to safeguarding and improving life chances, with a focus on stable placements and timely interventions. Applicants must be registered and ready to lead with professional judgment, in a collaborative,

Formación

• A registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Proven passion for achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
• Excellent communication skills to build trust and relationships.
• Committed to growing skills and career with full support.

Responsabilidades

• Your work will directly improve the safety, stability and life chances of children and young people.
• From supporting families through crisis, to helping children remain safely at home or find loving alternatives, you will see the tangible impact of your decisions and care.
• Your ideas and professional judgment will help shape how services are delivered to meet community needs.

Conocimientos

Registered Social Worker

Strong communication

Child and family focus

Career development

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey

Experienced Social Worker [Children and Young People]

• Salary: £44,253 to £45,529 per annum
• Location: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time/Part Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week. Consideration will be given for part time working..
• Closing Date: 30/09/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: CVP 0625d

Shape futures. Make a real difference every day

Are you a passionate, qualified Social Worker ready to do more than just a job? This is your opportunity to be part of something transformational, where your work creates meaningful, lasting change in the lives of children, young people and their families.

At Knowsley, we are on a bold journey. With clear ambition, strong leadership and significant investment, we are not just improving services for Children and Young People, we are redefining what great looks like. You will be at the heart of that journey.

At Knowsley, you can shape a working pattern that fits your life, with options including condensed hours, part-time and reduced hours. There is a requirement for you to attendyour work base at least 2-3day’sper week.

Be part of a service on the rise

Your work will directly improve the safety, stability and life chances of children and young people. From supporting families through crisis, to helping children remain safely at home or find loving alternatives, you will see the tangible impact of your decisions and care.

As a smaller authority, you will see the difference you make every day, in the communities you serve

Influence brighter futures

You will help children and young people achieve their potential, supporting education, wellbeing, and long-term success, while empowering families to create positive, lasting change.

Influence real change

Your ideas, insight and professional judgement will help shape how services are delivered, ensuring they truly meet the needs of our communities.

Work where you are truly valued

Join a collaborative, supportive team culture where your contribution is recognised and celebrated.

Balance that works for you

We are committed to manageable caseloads and supportive management, so you have the time to focus on what matters most, building relationships and achieving lasting change for children and families.

Perfectly connected

An easy commute from across the North West means you can access meaningful work without compromise.

Our commitment

We are serious about creating the best possible outcomes for children and young people. That means investing in our people, strengthening leadership at every level, and fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation and improvement.

This is your chance to step into a service that is energised, ambitious and moving forward, fast.

About you

• - A registered Social Worker with Social Work England
• - Passionate about achieving positive, lasting outcomes for children and families
• - A confident communicator who builds trust and meaningful relationships
• - Committed to growing your skills and career, with our full support

Ready to be part of something bigger?

Join an inclusive, forward-thinking service where you will feel empowered to thrive, innovate and lead change.

We welcome applications fromresidentsand beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

Please note sponsorship is not available for this role

Please note, your application with be reviewed with 2-3 days of submission and if shortlisted contacted for interview.

We have Vacancies in our Children Looked After, Child Protection and Children with Disabilities Teams