Qualified Social Worker – Locality Team

Pertemps; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker in Merseyside to impact children's lives positively. This role offers both home and office working flexibility while managing a varied caseload, ensuring child-centered practices. Ideal candidates have statutory service experience and knowledge of Child Protection legislation. Join us for a rewarding career in social work.

Benefits

Supportive consultant

Quick online registration

Weekly payroll

Managed compliance

Referral scheme benefits

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• 4+ years qualified in statutory children's services.
• Knowledgeable about Child Protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and manageable caseload.
• Carry out risk assessments and create tailored care plans.
• Work with children and families from assessment through to court.

Skills

Statutory children’s services experience

Child Protection knowledge

Multi-agency collaboration

Building trust with families

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Registered with Social Work England

4+ years' experience

Job description

Qualified Social Worker – Locality Team
Merseyside | £37 per hour | Flexible Locum Role (Home & Office Based)

Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker looking to make a real impact in children’s lives? Join a dedicated Locality Team in Merseyside, where your expertise will support children and families from initial assessment through to court proceedings.This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive, supportive local authority, offering both flexible home-working and dedicated office time, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while delivering high-quality social work.

About the Role
As a key member of the Locality Team, you’ll carry a varied caseload involving:

• Child in Need
• Child Protection
• Court work
• Planning for permanence

You’ll build meaningful relationships with children and families, deliver impactful interventions, and collaborate with partner agencies (e.g. health, police, education) to achieve sustainable, positive outcomes.
You’ll also contribute to long-term planning from day one, ensuring every child’s safety and wellbeing remain at the centre of everything you do.

What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a confident, compassionate, and capable practitioner who can hit the ground running. You’ll be:
Registered with Social Work England
4+ years qualified, with proven experience in statutory children’s services
Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation and care proceedings
Collaborative, with strong multi-agency working skills
Excellent at building trust and rapport with children and families
Committed to continuous improvement and best practice

️ In This Role, You Will

• Manage a diverse and manageable caseload
• Carry out risk assessments and create tailored care plans
• Work with children and families from assessment through to court
• Support and guide unqualified staff and students
• Promote child-centred, dignified, and empowering practice

Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
When you take on a locum role through Pertemps, we ensure you're supported every step of the way:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• Quick and easy online registration
• Weekly, reliable payroll
• Compliance fully managed for you
• Referral scheme – earn £250 per successful referral
• Access to exclusive vacancies in your area and beyond

Easily Commutable From: Liverpool, Birkenhead, Widnes, Warrington, Wirral, Huyton, Wallasey, Wigan, St Helens, Runcorn, Widnes, Chester, Queensferry, Chester, Wrexham , and surrounding areas.

Not the Right Fit? We’ve Got More!
We recruit for all areas of Qualified Social Work, including: IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, Children Looked After, Localities, Children in Need. Child Protection, Fostering, adoption Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager.

£250 Referral Bonus
Know a fellow social worker who’s on the lookout? Refer them to us and receive £250 for every successful placement – with no limits on referrals!
Apply now or get in touch today to find out more and take the next step in your social work journey.