Leaders in Care
Senior Social Worker - Locality
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
?%
Manageable caseloads | Flexible hybrid working | Long-term safeguarding focus | Strong professional support
Focused safeguarding work in Merseyside where quality matters more than volume. The Safeguarding Social Worker role gives you the space to build meaningful relationships with families while avoiding overwhelming caseloads. This opportunity suits an experienced Social Worker, Child Protection Social Worker or Safeguarding Practitioner looking for balance and stability.
With the Safeguarding Social Worker position, you will have autonomy in how you manage your day-to-day work while being supported by a collaborative team. The structure allows you to focus on long-term outcomes, not just short-term demand, alongside genuine flexibility and ongoing 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.
Package & Benefits
- £40 per hour
- Flexible working with office attendance based on your preference.
- Minimum 6-month contract.
- Access to wellbeing and support services.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
About the Company
This service provides high-quality safeguarding support to children and families across Merseyside. Teams are structured to ensure manageable caseloads and consistent practice standards. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration, reflective practice and supporting practitioners to deliver meaningful long-term impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases as a Safeguarding Social Worker.
- Deliver long-term family support focused on improving outcomes and stability.
- Work closely with multi-agency partners to safeguard children effectively.
- Contribute to assessments and care planning with a focus on proportionate intervention.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About You
- Qualified Social Worker with experience in safeguarding or child protection teams.
- Registered with Social Work England.
- Proven experience working in long-term statutory childrens services.
If you are an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker, Social Worker or Child Protection Social Worker exploring your next move, support is available to help you find the right fit. Even if your CV is not fully up to date, conversations can start from where you are now.
Contact or 07839 947799 for more information or a confidential discussion.
LNKD1_UKTJ
“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