Qualified Social Workers required across four critical teams:
* Children Looked After (CLA)
* Young People’s Team (YPT)
* Child Protection (CP)
* Children with Disabilities (CWD)
Knowsley Council is actively recruiting Experienced Social Workers to join their Children’s Services on a permanent basis. This is an exceptional chance to apply your expertise in a supportive environment, focused on delivering the best outcomes for children and families.
Salary & Benefits
This role offers a competitive starting salary and excellent benefits designed to support a healthy work-life balance and professional growth:
* Starting Salary: £42,839, rising to £44,074 after 12 months of satisfactory performance.
* Hybrid Working: The Authority is committed to supporting work-life balance, with hybrid working options available.
* Professional Development: You will have access to excellent opportunities for professional development and training to consolidate your skills and knowledge.
* Supervision: Receive regular professional supervision sessions to critically reflect on your practice.
* Travel: Business travel expenses may be paid for journeys made for work purposes.
Duties and Responsibilities
As an Experienced Social Worker, the core duties will include:
* Undertaking comprehensive assessments of children, young people, and families in line with statutory responsibilities and relevant legislation.
* Conducting care planning, care management, and review of cases to ensure service efficacy and compliance with departmental and national standards.
* Providing emotional and practical support to clients, developing trusting relationships, and advocating on their behalf.
* Collaborating effectively with multi-disciplinary teams and external agencies (such as health, police, and education professionals) to coordinate holistic care.
* Responding to crisis situations, ensuring clients are kept safe, and taking necessary action to protect them when danger is identified.
* Maintaining accurate and appropriate records for all work undertaken, preparing high-quality reports, case summaries, and correspondence.
* Participating in professional development activities, including training, and contributing to practice meetings.
Candidates must be a Qualified Social Worker (possessing a Social Work Degree/Diploma or equivalent) and must be registered with Social Work England & Eligible to Work in the UK.
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