Experienced Social Worker – Children Looked After (CLA)

Experienced Social Worker – Children Looked After (CLA)
Permanent Contract
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council
📍 Poplar Bank, Huyton, Knowsley, Merseyside, L36 9GD
💼 Hybrid Working: 3 days office-based / 2 days home-based
💰 Salary: £42,839 – £44,075 per annum
About the Role
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting an Experienced Social Worker to join our Children Looked After (CLA) Team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in care.
The CLA Teams play a vital role in ensuring children experience stability, safety, and positive life chances while in care and as they prepare for adulthood.
Key Responsibilities

• Hold responsibility for a caseload of Children Looked After, ensuring high-quality care planning and review
• Work closely with Fostering Services to identify and support suitable foster placements
• Collaborate with the Adoption Team to match children with adoptive families where adoption is the agreed care plan
• Chair and contribute to regular care planning meetings alongside partner professionals
• Work closely with education colleagues to develop and maintain Personal Education Plans (PEPs)
• Support young people to prepare for the transition to adult life, promoting independence and positive outcomes
• Maintain clear, timely, and high-quality case recording in line with statutory requirements

About the Team
You will be part of a supportive and experienced team that values strong multi-agency working, reflective practice, and child-centred decision-making. Knowsley is committed to providing a stable workforce and high-quality services for children and families.
Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker status
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom
• Completion of a Criminal Convictions Declaration
• Agreement to and compliance with a Confidentiality Agreement

Why Join Knowsley?

• Competitive salary and local government benefits
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Supportive management and manageable caseloads
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people

How to Apply
To apply or for more information, please contact me on 01772 208964 or drop me an email at Nik.froud@servicecare.org.uk!