Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker (Children'S)

Wirral Borough Council; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaboration culture

Learning and progression

Supportive leadership

Innovation and improvement

Opportunity to shape services

Dedicated colleagues

Job summary

Wirral Borough Council is seeking qualified Social Workers to join our Children’s Services teams in the Locality and Permanence groups. The role focuses on safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families within a supportive, learning-oriented environment.

We offer a rewarding career with opportunities for development, strong collaboration, and professional respect. A DBS check is required, and applicants should be able to work in the UK with the relevant status.

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced Social Worker.
• DBS clearance needed and eligibility for UK employment.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and delivering positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to children and families in Locality and Permanence teams.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, and professionals to promote best outcomes.
• Apply sound professional judgement and resilience in complex cases.

Skills

Relationship building

Professional judgement

Collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification (SWE)

Job description

Social Worker/Experienced Social Worker (Children’s)

£40,444 - £47,665

We have vacancies in our Locality Teams and Permanence Teams.

Please state on your application if you are applying for a Social Worker or Experienced Social Worker role, and which team you are interested in.

At Wirral we want to ensure that our people are a priority, we create an environment where talented social workers can thrive, develop and make a lasting difference.

We know that social work is both rewarding and challenging. The needs of children and families are increasingly complex, expectations continue to grow, and the work can be demanding. But we also know that when skilled professionals are supported, trusted, and empowered, they can achieve extraordinary outcomes.

That's why we're looking for Social Workers who share our commitment to improving lives and securing brighter futures for children and young people.

Why Join Us?

Every day, our social workers bring compassion, expertise, and determination to their work. They build relationships that change lives, advocate for children who need their voices heard, and work collaboratively with families and partners to create positive, lasting change.

In return, we offer:

• A strong culture of collaboration, support, and professional respect
• Opportunities for learning, development, and career progression
• Supportive leadership that values your professional judgement
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement
• The opportunity to shape services and influence positive outcomes
• A team of dedicated colleagues who share your passion for making a difference

About You

You are a qualified and experienced Social Worker who:

• Is passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with families and professionals
• Demonstrates sound professional judgement and resilience
• Values collaboration and partnership working
• Brings creativity, ambition and a strengths-based approach to practice
• Never loses sight of the difference social work can make

Be Part of Something Meaningful

Working together, we can help children and young people feel safe, supported, and able to achieve their potential.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your development is supported and your work has a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

You will find more information about what its like to work within Wirral Children’s Services, and the range of employee benefits within our Working in Wirral Children’s Services booklet. You will also find our Children’s Plan 2024-2028 which sets out a clear, ambitious, and shared vision: working together to secure brighter futures for all children, young people, and families. At its heart, the plan reflects a strong commitment to culture, collaboration, and co-design, recognising that meaningful and lasting change happens when children, families, communities, and practitioners shape services together.

Join us and help secure brighter futures for children, young people and families.

This post requires a DBS check. The Safer Recruitment & Employment Policy and the Disclosures for Recruitment Procedure can be found at : https://www.wirral.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/job-vacancies/safer-recruitment-and-employment

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. For this vacancy, applicants must either already have the right to work in the UK before commencing employment or be able to meet the relevant Home Office / UK Visas and Immigration requirements for Skilled Worker sponsorship. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship may be considered for this post where the vacancy is eligible for sponsorship and all relevant criteria are met. Applicants who may require sponsorship are encouraged to review the Home Office eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker route before applying. criteria

This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.

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Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances.

Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications.

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