Children's Social Worker

Experienced Social Worker - Permanence Team 🌟
Job Summary

Wirral Council are seeking dedicated and experienced Social Workers to join our Permanence Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people, ensuring their safety, well-being, and successful integration into permanent homes.

As part of a dynamic team, you will work independently and collaboratively to meet the social care needs of children and families, promoting their independence and enhancing their quality of life.

• Ensure Safety and Outcomes: Provide services to ensure children are safe and achieving positive outcomes.


• Assessment and Support: Offer professional information, assessments, and support to children, young people, and their families.


• Liaison: Collaborate with internal and external partners for comprehensive assessment and care planning.


• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records, analyse information critically, and follow organisational safeguarding policies.


• Statutory Duties: Perform statutory duties related to safeguarding concerns.


• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work with multi-agency teams to deliver seamless services to children and families with multiple needs.


• Court Involvement: Prepare reports, attend, and give evidence in court proceedings as needed.


• Expertise Development: Develop expertise in specific areas of children's social care practice.


• Investigation: Investigate allegations of neglect or ill-treatment.


• Supervision: Oversee cases and provide clear direction and support to team members.

• Qualifications: Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent; registered with Social Care England.


• Professional Development: Evidence of continuing professional development.


• Legislative Knowledge: Understanding of UK legislation relevant to Children and Families.


• Multi-Agency Experience: Experience working and leading in a multi-agency environment.

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV - Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn't right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.


• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!


• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK


• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.


• Payroll service twice a week.


• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.


• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.


• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.


• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.