Civic Recruitment Limited
Permanent Children's Social Worker Opportunities
Get notified of more jobs like this · No spam, ever
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Permanent Children's Social Worker Opportunities For Local Authorities
We are currently recruiting for multiple permanent Children's Social Worker positions across two highly supportive Local Authority Children's Services departments. These opportunities offer excellent career progression, strong management support, hybrid working arrangements and the chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families.
Experienced Social Worker – Children with Disabilities
Location
Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton, Knowsley, L36 6GA
Number of Vacancies
2 Permanent Positions
Salary
£44,253 - £45,529
Working Pattern
Full Time or Part Time
Up to 36 hours per week
Hybrid working
Minimum 3 days office attendance per week
About the Team
The Children with Disabilities Team provides specialist support to disabled children and young people up to the age of 18.
The team works closely with children, families and partner agencies to assess needs, provide advice and coordinate bespoke support packages that promote positive outcomes and improve quality of life.
Practitioners benefit from a supportive management structure, manageable caseloads, reflective supervision and excellent professional development opportunities.
Previous experience working within a Children with Disabilities Team is desirable but not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a complex caseload of disabled children and young people.
- Undertake statutory assessments and reviews.
- Complete Child and Family Assessments and Care Plans.
- Develop outcome-focused support plans.
- Work directly with children and families to identify needs and strengths.
- Coordinate support from partner agencies.
- Safeguard children and promote their welfare.
- Prepare reports for reviews, conferences and legal proceedings.
- Maintain accurate case records and documentation.
- Participate in supervision, training and continuous professional development.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker.
- Social Work England registration.
- Experience within Children's Social Care.
- Strong assessment and safeguarding skills.
- Ability to build effective relationships with children and families.
- Commitment to strengths-based and relationship-based practice.
Social Worker – Family Help Teams
Locations
Opportunities available across:
- North Locality Team
- Central Locality Team
- South Locality Team
Number of Vacancies
15 Permanent Positions
- 5 x North Locality Team
- 5 x Central Locality Team
- 5 x South Locality Team
Location Base
Plough Lane, Hereford
Salary
£37,563 - £42,123
Plus:
- £5,000 Market Rate Supplement
- £10,000 Welcome Payment
- £2,000 - £4,000 Retention Payment (team dependent)
- Relocation Package up to £10,000
Hours
37 Hours Per Week
About the Team
The Family Help Service works with children and families requiring targeted support and intervention to improve outcomes and reduce risk.
Working within a restorative practice framework, Social Workers provide help, support and safeguarding interventions while working collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies.
The service focuses on helping children remain safely within their family networks wherever possible while ensuring timely intervention where concerns arise.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as Lead Practitioner for allocated children and families.
- Undertake Child and Family Assessments.
- Develop and coordinate Family Help Plans.
- Complete safeguarding and risk assessments.
- Lead Child in Need and Family Help planning processes.
- Participate in strategy discussions, core groups and multi-agency meetings.
- Build restorative relationships with children and families.
- Deliver direct interventions to promote positive change.
- Prepare reports for conferences, reviews and court proceedings.
- Maintain accurate case recordings and statutory documentation.
- Work collaboratively with education, health, police and partner agencies.
- Promote child welfare, protection and long-term positive outcomes.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
- Social Work England registration.
- Experience within Children's Social Care.
- Knowledge of:
- Children Act 1989
- Children Act 2004
- Safeguarding Procedures
- Child Protection Processes
- Working Together Guidance
- Strong assessment and analytical skills.
- Experience working directly with children and families.
- Ability to manage a complex caseload.
- Commitment to restorative and relationship-based practice.
What We're Looking For
Across both authorities, we are seeking Social Workers who:
- Are registered with Social Work England.
- Have experience working within Children's Social Care.
- Are passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.
- Demonstrate strong safeguarding and assessment skills.
- Can build positive and trusting relationships.
- Are committed to reflective practice and continuous development.
- Thrive within supportive, collaborative team environments.
Additional Information
Contract Type: Permanent
DBS Requirement: Enhanced DBS Required
Social Work England Registration: Essential
Driving Licence: Preferred for locality-based work
Sponsorship: Local Authority based in Merseyside CANNOT offer sponsorship. Local Authority based in Hereford has sponsorship availability is subject to individual eligibility requirement.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Location