Qualified Social Worker - Youth Justice Case Manager

Pertemps; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker - Youth Justice Case Manager in Liverpool. You will be responsible for safeguarding and supporting young people, helping prevent entry into the criminal justice system. The ideal candidate will have a social work degree and 4+ years of experience. This role offers a pay rate of £27.35 per hour and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Dedicated support

Access to roles across the UK

Referral schemes

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England as a Qualified Social Worker.
• Experienced in social services or voluntary agencies.
• Committed to continuous improvement and high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Develop individual care plans promoting dignity and empowerment.

Skills

Skilled in mediation and negotiation

Ability to build meaningful relationships with children and families

4+ years of qualified experience

Education

SW, CSS, DipSW, or Social Work Degree

Job description

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Qualified Social Worker - Youth Justice Case Manager, Liverpool

Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 9b58106de486

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Posted: 12.08.2025

Expiry Date: 26.09.2025

Job Description:

Qualified Social Worker
Youth Justice Case Manager
Location: Merseyside
Pay rate: £27.35 per hour

Our client has opportunities for a Youth Justice Case Manager. In this role, you will be part of the local authority’s Youth Justice Service, working in partnership with other services to support children and young people. You will help prevent children from entering the criminal justice system and support those who do to learn, make positive changes, and build a better future. Your responsibilities include safeguarding, managing risks, promoting welfare, and ensuring public protection.

You will focus on performance, policies, and procedures, working closely with Service Improvement Leads and responding to key practice areas. Your duties will include:

1. Collaborating with the workforce to influence culture and practice, using performance data to improve service quality.
2. Working with partner agencies to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
3. Using the voices of those with lived experience to inform service development.
4. Supporting colleagues and driving best practice.
5. Adapting to new areas of practice and continuously developing your knowledge.

This role is suitable if you are passionate about helping young people, acting as both mentor and authority figure. You should be able to connect with children from diverse backgrounds, including those with complex needs or behavioral issues. Working with children in custody requires quick decision-making, patience, and resilience. You will be responsible for their safety, supporting their daily activities, and understanding their individual circumstances through training and development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Registered with Social Work England as a Qualified Social Worker.
• Holding a SW, CSS, DipSW, or Social Work Degree.
• Experienced in social services or voluntary agencies.
• Committed to continuous improvement and high-quality service.
• Skilled in mediation and negotiation.
• Able to build meaningful relationships with children and families.
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work.
• Knowledgeable about legislation related to social work practice.
• Having 4+ years of qualified experience.

In this role, you will:

• Assess risks and social care needs.
• Manage an agreed caseload.
• Use communication skills to achieve positive outcomes.
• Develop individual care plans promoting dignity and empowerment.
• Support the development of unqualified staff and students.

This is an agency position with Pertemps, offering dedicated support, access to roles across the UK, easy registration, referral schemes, compliance management, reliable payroll, and more.

The role is ideally located for those traveling from Liverpool, Birkenhead, Widnes, Warrington, Wirral, Huyton, Wallasey, Sefton, Wigan, St Helens, Runcorn, Chester, Wrexham, Southport, Lancaster, Blackpool, and Skelmersdale.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities including IRO, BIA, MASH, Children Looked After, Localities, Children in Need, Child Protection, Support and Protect, Youth Justice, and more.

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