PERM - Experienced Social Worker – Children Looked After - Social Care Qualified

Experienced Social Worker – Children Looked After (Permanent)

📍 Location: Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 6GA (Hybrid Working)
💰 Salary: £42,839 per annum
📅 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week)
🏠 Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office based, 2 days remote
🔒 DBS: Enhanced DBS Required

⚠️ Please note: Knowsley Council is unable to accept applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Service Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of Knowsley Council for an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join their Children Looked After Team on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a local authority committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. Following their recent Ofsted inspection, Knowsley Children's Services is on a significant improvement journey, with substantial investment, supportive leadership, and a strong focus on professional development.

About the Role
As an Experienced Social Worker within the Children Looked After Team, you will play a vital role in supporting children and young people in care, ensuring they receive high-quality, child-centred interventions that promote stability, safety, and positive outcomes.
You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team with manageable caseloads, regular reflective supervision, and a leadership team that is visible, approachable, and committed to helping staff thrive.

Requirements
To be considered, you must have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
• Registration with Social Work England
• Experience working within Children's Social Care, ideally within a Children Looked After or similar statutory team
• Strong assessment, safeguarding, and care planning skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for children and families

What Knowsley Council Offers
In return, you'll benefit from an excellent package including:

• Hybrid working (3 office days / 2 remote days)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Starting annual leave of 28 days, with the option to purchase an additional 10 days
• Manageable caseloads
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Bespoke four-week induction programme
• High-quality IT equipment to support agile working
• Regular reflective supervision every four weeks
• Dedicated Practice Improvement Team
• Structured career progression pathway
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Monthly Principal Social Worker drop-in sessions
• Wellbeing support and family-friendly policies
• Free parking (currently available)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Vivup employee discounts and savings
• Free tea, coffee, and refreshments
• Inclusive workplace with active staff support networks

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a council that genuinely values its workforce and is committed to creating an environment where social workers are supported, listened to, and empowered to deliver the very best outcomes for children and young people.

Referral Bonus
Know someone who could be suitable?
Service Care Solutions offers:

• 💷 £200 for a successful qualified referral
• 💷 £50 for a successful non-qualified referral
• 🎉 £150 Sign-Up Bonus for qualified candidates who register with Service Care Solutions
• 🔍 £75 Find Your Own Job Bonus

Apply Now
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Nik Froud
Associate Recruitment Consultant
📧 Nik.froud@Servicecare.org.uk