Social Worker – Children Looked After / Court Team 📍 Huyton, Merseyside (Hybrid – 3 days office) 💰 £42,839 per annum 🕒 Up to 36 hours per week | Full-time or Part-time 📅 Permanent | Start May 2026 We are currently recruiting for 2 Qualified Social Workers to join a Children Looked After / Court Team within a well-established local authority on a strong improvement journey. This is a non-case holding role within an Accelerated Permanence Team, offering a fantastic opportunity to focus on court work, permanence planning and achieving positive outcomes for children in care. 🔹 The Role * Work within a Court / LAC team supporting children in care * Contribute to court proceedings and permanency planning * Prepare high-quality reports and assessments * Work closely with multi-agency partners and legal teams * Support children, young people and families through the care process 🔹 Requirements * Qualified Social Worker * Registered with Social Work England * Experience within Children’s Social Care * Strong report writing and court work experience * Ability to build strong professional relationships 🔹 What’s on Offer * Competitive salary of £42,839 * Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office) * 28 days annual leave + bank holidays * Local Government Pension Scheme * Str...