Senior Social Worker - Court

Leaders in Care; Wallasey; Hybride; GBP 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Wellbeing support services

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Flexible hybrid working

Résumé du poste

Leaders in Care is seeking a Safeguarding Social Worker in Merseyside. This role offers manageable caseloads, a long-term safeguarding focus, and flexible hybrid working to support high-quality practice.

You will build meaningful relationships with families, work with multi-agency partners, and focus on long-term outcomes rather than short-term demand. A collaborative team and ongoing development support your practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with safeguarding or child protection experience.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in long-term statutory children’s services preferred.

Responsabilités

• Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases.
• Deliver long-term family support to improve outcomes and stability.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to safeguard children.
• Contribute to assessments and care planning with proportionate intervention.

Connaissances

Social Work

Child protection

Formation

Registered Social Worker (Social Work England)

Description du poste

Manageable caseloads | Flexible hybrid working | Long-term safeguarding focus | Strong professional support

Focused safeguarding work in Merseyside where quality matters more than volume. The Safeguarding Social Worker role gives you the space to build meaningful relationships with families while avoiding overwhelming caseloads. This opportunity suits an experienced Social Worker, Child Protection Social Worker or Safeguarding Practitioner looking for balance and stability.

With the Safeguarding Social Worker position, you will have autonomy in how you manage your day-to-day work while being supported by a collaborative team. The structure allows you to focus on long-term outcomes, not just short-term demand, alongside genuine flexibility and ongoing development.

Package & Benefits

• £40 per hour
• Flexible working with office attendance based on your preference.
• Minimum 6-month contract.
• Access to wellbeing and support services.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

About the Company

This service provides high-quality safeguarding support to children and families across Merseyside. Teams are structured to ensure manageable caseloads and consistent practice standards. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration, reflective practice and supporting practitioners to deliver meaningful long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases as a Safeguarding Social Worker.
• Deliver long-term family support focused on improving outcomes and stability.
• Work closely with multi-agency partners to safeguard children effectively.
• Contribute to assessments and care planning with a focus on proportionate intervention.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with experience in safeguarding or child protection teams.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Proven experience working in long-term statutory children's services.