Social Worker - Children’s

Service Care Solutions; Liverpool City Region; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local authority is seeking a passionate Social Worker to manage complex cases in children's services. The role involves providing guidance to social workers, undertaking assessments, and working with families and agencies. Ideal candidates will have a Degree in Social Work and at least two years of relevant experience. This opportunity offers competitive salary, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and a supportive environment to enhance your professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Hybrid Working

Flexible Working Policies

Free Town Centre Parking

Extensive Learning & Development Programme

Referral Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ post-qualification experience in statutory children’s social care.
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and assessment frameworks.
• Ability to travel across Sefton and respond flexibly to service demands.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex cases involving children in need and child protection.
• Provide expert guidance and support to social workers.
• Undertake statutory assessments and collaborate with families and agencies.

Skills

Strong risk assessment

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Description

Sefton Council is seeking experienced Senior Practitioner Social Workers to join our Children in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care Teams. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a progressive and ambitious local authority that is committed to delivering high-quality services to children, young people, and families.
As part of our journey towards Sefton’s 2030 Vision, we are investing in our workforce to create a stable, skilled, and well-supported team. We are keen to recruit passionate social workers who want to help drive down caseloads and achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families.

Responsibilities
Manage complex cases involving children in need, child protection, and looked-after children.
Provide expert guidance, mentoring, and support to social workers within the team.
Undertake statutory assessments, direct work with families, and safeguarding interventions.
Prepare and present reports for court proceedings, case conferences, and multi-agency meetings.
Work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, and other agencies.
Contribute to the development of best practice, supporting a culture of learning and continuous improvement.Requirements
Qualifications: Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
Experience: Minimum two years’ post-qualification experience in a statutory children’s social care service.
Skills: Strong risk assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge: Understanding of child protection legislation, assessment frameworks, and best practices.
Other Requirements: Ability to travel across Sefton and flexibility to respond to service demands.Why Join Us?
Competitive Salary with pay negotiation based on experience.
Hybrid Working & Flexible Working Policies for work-life balance.
Free Town Centre Parking when working in the office.
Extensive Learning & Development Programme, including career progression opportunities.
Supportive Work Environment with high-quality supervision and manageable caseloads.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.

The benefits of working with SCS:

A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
Payroll service twice a week.
Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge

Job Info

Job Title:

Social Worker - Children’s

Company:

Service Care Solutions

Location:

Liverpool, Merseyside

Posted:

Aug 1st 2025

Closes:

Sep 1st 2025

Sector:

Social Care

Contract:

Contract

Hours:

Full Time

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