Social Worker

Service Care Solutions; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking qualified and experienced Social Workers to join their Permanence and Assessment & Intervention teams. The roles offer manageable caseloads, flexible working, and ongoing training opportunities, aimed at delivering high-quality services to children and families. Ideal candidates will have HCPC registration and experience in child protection and assessment.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working

Ongoing training and development

Referral bonus of £350

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Social Workers with HCPC/Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience in child protection, court work, assessments, and intervention.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency partners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a fair and balanced caseload within either Assessment & Intervention or Permanence teams.
• Conduct assessments, plan interventions, and provide support for children and families in need.
• Work closely with professionals across agencies to ensure effective safeguarding and long-term stability for children.

Skills

Child protection

Court work

Assessments

Intervention

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

HCPC/Social Work England registration

Job description

Overview

Social Worker (Experienced) - Permanence and Assessment & Intervention Team

Wirral Council

About the Role

Wirral Council is a supportive and forward-thinking authority, committed to nurturing and developing our social care workforce. We equip our social workers with the tools, resources, and support they need to deliver high-quality services to children and families. We are currently looking for experienced Social Workers to join our Permanence and Assessment & Intervention teams to help make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.

You'll be part of a dedicated and close-knit team, working collaboratively to provide the best outcomes. With manageable caseloads, flexible working, and access to training opportunities, we ensure you have everything you need to thrive in your role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a fair and balanced caseload within either Assessment & Intervention or Permanence teams.
• Conduct assessments, plan interventions, and provide support for children and families in need.
• Work closely with professionals across agencies to ensure effective safeguarding and long-term stability for children.
• Undertake court work, including preparing reports and giving evidence when required.
• Engage in direct work with children and families, using our Supporting Families, Enhancing Futures model.
• Contribute to Wirral's commitment to continuous improvement and service excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Qualified and experienced Social Workers with HCPC/Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience in child protection, court work, assessments, and intervention.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
• Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills.
• A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

What We Offer

• Hybrid and flexible working, including remote working and an agile working kit.
• A manageable caseload to support effective and high-quality practice.
• Access to ongoing training and development, available to both permanent and agency staff.
• A dynamic and ambitious council, committed to regeneration and service excellence.

How to Apply

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

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.