Social Worker | Cared for Children's Team

Leaders In Care Ltd; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care support organization in Liverpool City Region is looking for a professional to support care experienced children. The role involves managing court work, preparing documentation, and working directly with children in care settings. Applicants should have a social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. This position offers flexible working, a loyalty bonus, and a 6-month rolling contract.

Benefits

Flexible working

Loyalty bonus

Supportive management

Work-life balance

Weekly check-ins

Qualifications

• Experience in managing care proceedings after the first hearing.
• Ability to prepare statements and documentation for adoption.
• Direct experience working with children in care settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage care proceedings following the first hearing.
• Prepare statements and adoption documentation.
• Work directly with children in long-term care arrangements.

Skills

Experience with court work

Child welfare knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Social work qualification and registration with Social Work England

Job description

Flexible Working | Working from home encouraged | Loyalty Bonus | Supportive Management |6 month rolling contract

If you enjoy direct work with children this role is ideal for you!

Over in Merseyside there's a team that covers and supports Care Experienced Children - a team dedicated to best outcomes for children within care whether that's residential or within care settings.

You will be working with children who are in a long term care arrangements, managing care proceedings following the first hearing, meaning you will need experience of doing a variety of court work, including writing statements and plans and progress reunification plans, adoption etc

Overview

Role supporting care experienced children in Merseyside, focusing on care proceedings after the first hearing and related court work.

Responsibilities

• Manage care proceedings following the first hearing.
• Prepare and write statements and plans, progress reunification plans, and adoption-related documentation.
• Work directly with children in long-term care arrangements within residential or other care settings.

Benefits

• Flexible working and work-from-home encouragement.
• Loyalty bonus and supportive management.
• 6-month rolling contract.
• Fast-paced team environment with a focus on work-life balance.
• Weekly check-ins to ensure the role matches the offering.
• Quality of service and support from Leaders in Care (5-star service reference).

Requirements

• Social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.

How to apply

If this role interests you, please get in contact with Leo, send your CV to [e-mail], or call on 0161 249 8195!

If the role is not for you, but perhaps a friend or colleague looking for a change, we are offering a market-leading referral fee of £500 per placement - all you have to do is reach out!

As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England.