Experienced Social Worker (Children's) – Social Care Qualified

Job Title: Experienced Children’s Social Worker – Child Protection & CWD

Location: Huyton, Merseyside (Hybrid: 3 Days Office/Visits, 2 Days Remote)

Pay Rate: £32.00 – £39.00 per hour (Umbrella / Inside IR35) | £23.75 per hour PAYE

Contract: 12-Week Rolling Contract (Full-Time, 36 hours/week)

About the Role

We are seeking three Experienced Children's Social Workers to join a dedicated, supportive statutory Child Protection and Children with Disabilities service based at Nutgrove Villa in Huyton. Working under the supervision of the Team Manager and Service Manager, you will manage a varied, complex statutory caseload, ensuring the safeguarding and welfare needs of children, young people, and carers across the borough are assessed and supported in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out robust, child-centred statutory assessments in line with the Framework for Assessment and Working Together to Safeguard Children statutory guidance.

• Manage complex Child Protection (CP) and Children with Disabilities (CWD) caseloads, leading Section 47 investigations and child-centred interventions.

• Formulate and implement outcome-focused Care and Protection Plans, ensuring the voice, views, and wishes of the child actively shape decision-making.

• Prepare high-quality court statements, care plans, and statutory reports for Child Protection Conferences, LAC Reviews, and Family Court hearings.

• Support the development of Newly Qualified Social Workers completing their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).

• Practice strictly within the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) and Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS), maintaining accurate case notes on departmental IT systems.

Candidate Requirements

• Recognised professional Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, BA, or Master’s in Social Work).

• Active, unrestricted registration with Social Work England (SWE).

• Minimum 2+ years post-qualified statutory children’s social care experience (Child Protection / Section 47 / CWD / Court Work).

• Experience mentoring or assessing NQSWs through their ASYE is advantageous.

• Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for statutory community visits.

• Current Enhanced Child Barred List DBS (ideally registered on the annual Update Service).

Important Notice

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We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or Baseline Personnel Security Standard check, in line with the requirements of the employing authority.

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