Experienced Social Workers – Children’s Social Care (Permanent)
📍 Merseyside | 💼 Hybrid Working | 🕒 Full-time
Ribble Recruitment is assisting a North West local authority with the recruitment of experienced, permanent Social Workers across several Children’s Social Care teams. These are excellent opportunities to join well-established services with manageable caseloads, strong management support, and a genuine commitment to hybrid working.
💷 Salary
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£42,839 – £44,075 per annum (progression available)
🏠 Working Pattern
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Hybrid working
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Typically 3 days per week in the office
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Core hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm
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Emergency Duty Team covers out-of-hours
👥 Available Roles
We are recruiting the following experienced Social Worker positions:
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1 x Young People’s Team (16–18 years)
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2 x Children Looked After (CLA)
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2 x Children with Disabilities (CWD)
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3 x Child Protection
🔍 About the Teams
Child Protection & Children with Disabilities (CWD)
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Manage safeguarding concerns and children at risk of significant harm
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Referrals progressed from MASH
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Completion of Single Assessments within 35 days
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Work includes CIN plans, Child Protection plans, and care proceedings
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Strong multi-agency collaboration
Children Looked After & Young People’s Teams
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Manage cases subject to care orders or care proceedings
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Close working with Fostering and Adoption services
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Regular care planning meetings
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Development of Personal Education Plans (PEPs)
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Supporting young people towards independence and transition to adulthood
✅ Candidate Requirements
To be considered, you must have:
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A recognised Social Work qualification
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Social Work England registration
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Significant post-qualification experience in Children’s Social Care
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Eligibility to work in the UK
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Willingness to complete compliance documentation, including DBS and confidentiality agreements
🗓 Recruitment Process
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One-stage online interview
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Focused on practical experience within Children’s Social Care and understanding of relevant legislation
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Interviews scheduled for late March 2026
📩 How to Apply
Ribble Recruitment is supporting the hiring organisation by managing candidate sourcing, screening, and the initial stages of the recruitment process.
📞 Lewis Ashcroft