Experienced Social Worker – Children Looked After Service: Children’s Social Care Employer: Knowsley Borough Council Location: Nutgrove Villa, Huyton (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £42,839 – £44,075 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time
Positions Available: 2 Hiring Manager: Joanne Sheridan Delegate Manager: Rebecca Woods Team: Children Looked After DBS Requirement: Enhanced Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people?
At Knowsley Borough Council, we are on an ambitious improvement journey following our recent Ofsted inspection. This is an exciting time to join our Children Looked After Team, where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping and improving services for some of our most vulnerable children.
About the Role As an Experienced Social Worker within the Children Looked After Team, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of children who are in the care of the local authority, including those subject to care proceedings and full care orders.
You will:
Build meaningful relationships with children and young people in care, ensuring their voices are central to all planning
Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop care plans that promote stability, permanence, and positive outcomes
Work in partnership with families, carers, and multi-agency professionals to safeguard and promote welfare
Prepare high-quality reports for court and attend proceedings where required
Contribute to permanence planning, including long-term fostering, adoption, or reunification
Ensure statutory visits and reviews are completed in line with legislative requirements
Manage risk effectively and make evidence-based decisions to support children’s safety and wellbeingWhat We’re Looking For To be successful in this role, you will:
Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Have experience working with children in care or within statutory children’s services
Demonstrate strong assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills
Be confident in court work and care planning processes
Have excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships
Be committed to continuous professional development and improving outcomes for childrenWhy Join Us? At Knowsley Borough Council, we value our staff and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and empowering working environment.
We offer:
Flexible & Hybrid Working – typically 3 days in the office
Manageable Caseloads with strong management oversight
Generous Annual Leave – starting at 28 days + option to purchase more
Local Government Pension Scheme
Comprehensive Induction Programme (4 weeks)
Regular Reflective Supervision (every 4 weeks)
Ongoing Learning & Development Opportunities
Clear Career Progression Pathways
Practice Improvement Support Team
Health & Wellbeing Support Services
Staff Networks & Inclusion Groups
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