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. Apply Share the Opportunity and Earn! Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them and earn a £300 referral bonus if they’re successfully placed. To discuss this vacancy in more detail or if you'd be interested in hearing about similar opportunities please contact Ethan Proud via: Mobile: 07384481925