? Qualified Social Worker - Children and Families TeamLocation: MerseysidePay Rate: £46 per hourFull-time Immediate StartAre you an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker looking for your next rewarding opportunity? Join a dedicated and forward-thinking Children and Families team in Merseyside, where your expertise will make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. In this role, you'll be at the heart of a child-centred, multi-agency team - working alongside health professionals, police, and early help services to create safe, supportive, and lasting change. You'll use your professional judgement and deep understanding of legislation to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, ensuring the very best outcomes for children. What you'll be doing:
Building strong, meaningful relationships with children and their families
Leading on assessments and creating tailored care plans
Managing a varied caseload with a clear focus on safety, empowerment and sustainable change
Collaborating closely with external agencies and integrated early help services
Offering guidance and mentorship to students and unqualified staff
Championing best practice, continuous improvement, and positive outcomes
We're looking for:
A Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
Minimum of 4 years post-qualified experience
Strong knowledge of child protection, legislation, and statutory responsibilities
A collaborative, creative and proactive approach to working with children and families
Excellent communication, mediation, and negotiation skills
Experience working within a multi-disciplinary or interagency environment
? You'll also need:
A recognised Social Work qualification (SW, CSS, DipSW or equivalent)
Experience working with looked-after children or within statutory children's services
Confidence managing complex cases with empathy, clarity, and purpose
Why join this team?
Competitive hourly rate of £46
Supportive and values-driven team environment
Opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of children and young peopl
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