Job Description
???????? Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection & Children in Need?? Location: Merseyside?? Pay Rate: £39 per hour?? Contract: Agency (Full-time)Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a challenging, rewarding role where you can make a real difference? Join a dedicated Child Protection & Children in Need Team in Merseyside and help shape better futures for children and families.?? About the Role:As a Social Worker in this team, you'll deliver a child-centred, trauma-informed service focused on support, protection, and long-term positive outcomes. Working closely with families and professionals across health, education, and police, you’ll be a key player in creating sustainable change.You’ll contribute to policy, practice, and service improvement, while always keeping the child’s voice at the heart of decision-making.?? What This Authority Offers You:
* �?? 1 paid annual leave day every 3rd week
* ?? Full access to training and supervision (including Signs of Safety)
* ?? Free on-site parking
* ? Free tea and coffee
* �? Hybrid working – just 2 days in the office
* ?? 1 in 5 duty week allocations
* ?? Small teams (6 Social Workers + Team Manager) with dedicated support from Practice Development and Training teams
?? What You'll Bring:We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled, and proactive Social Worker who can:
* Use professional expertise to assess risk, plan interventions, and deliver positive change
* Build strong relationships with children and families, using strengths-based approaches
* Navigate multi-agency settings with excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Uphold high standards of safeguarding, inclusion, and empowerment
? Requirements:
* Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
* 4+ years post-qualified experience in Children’s Services
* Strong understanding of Child Protection legislation
* Experience working with vulnerable children and families
* Skilled in assessment, mediation, planning, and partnership working
?? In This Role You Will:
* Manage a defined caseload of children and families
* Undertake full risk and needs assessments
* Develop personalised care and safety plans
* Contribute to service development and best practice
* Support unqualified staff and social work students
?? Ideal for candidates based in or around:Liverpool, Wirral, Warrington, Wigan, St Helens, Southport, Widnes, Preston, Skelmersdale, Rochdale, Trafford, Stockport, Manchester, Leigh, Blackburn, Chester, and more.?? Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?At Pertemps, we’re not just recruiters—we’re trusted partners in your social work career.
* A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide
* Easy online registration and ongoing compliance managed for you
* Prompt, reliable weekly payroll
* Opportunities across local authorities, NHS, charities, and more
?? Referral Bonus – £250Know someone who’s perfect for this or any other social work role? Refer them to us and earn £250 per referral—with no limit!?? Looking for Something Else?We recruit across all areas of social care including:
* IRO, BIA, MASH, Children in Care, EHCP, Child Protection, CIN, Adult Social Work, REaCH, Fostering, Residential Care, Mental Health, Team Manager, Service Manager & more!
?? Apply NowClick below or reach out for more information. Let’s take your next career step together. ??